Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, Senegal’s Minister Advisor to the President, recently visited the #AfricaMercy and thanked both national crewmembers and international volunteers for their service of his country.
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Any professional team needs to learn how to problem-solve together. The crew recently gathered for a “Think With Your Hands” course that utilized Legos to get a new perspective on brainstorming, communicating, and working together.
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Cecilia is an undisputed princess – and no one is prouder of this ray of sunshine than her father. She was diagnosed with knock knees and Emmanuel brought his daughter to Mercy Ships in search of a miracle. Now, Cecilia can step forward into a life of limitless opportunities.

Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #Africa Mercy communications team. Learn more about what it’s like to #MakeYourMark with Mercy Ships and see a tangible impact from your service mercyships.org/makeyourmark/

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In this week's New Mercies podcast you will hear from #volunteer nurse Sarah Loving as she shares how the African culture impacted her and the joys of bonding with patients. She also explains the valuable lesson she came away with — and God will do the miracle.

The Senegalese nationals who are working on the #AfricaMercy during the field service are absolutely invaluable to the mission of Mercy Ships. Thank you to every day crewmember bringing hope and healing to their country of #Senegal !
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The volunteers on board a Mercy Ship often gather in the ship’s café to talk, play, and unwind outside their work shifts.

Learn more about life on board and what it’s like to #MakeYourMark with Mercy Ships: mercyships.org/volunteer/life…

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While recovering from surgery on the #AfricaMercy , Coumba received the greatest gift of all when her daughter Assatou came to visit. She couldn't help herself from giving her little girl the longest hug.
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Volunteers like Rachel Hooper get to share moments of fun with pediatric plastics patients on board the #AfricaMercy in #Senegal . Learn more how you can #MakeYourMark . mercyships.org/makeyourmark/
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Twenty years ago, a prolonged labor led to the loss of Astou’s first child. She developed obstetric fistula, a childbirth injury that left her leaking urine for over two decades. Keep an eye out for more of Astou's inspiring story of healing!
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After a surgery to restore the use of his arm and hand, 19-year-old Baba could farm again. But he wanted more. He wanted to learn agricultural skills to empower himself, his family, and his neighbors.
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When a surgery cant change or save someone’s life, the palliative care team comes in to fill in the gap. In Rufisque, #Senegal , the whole team took some time to play Jenga after a patient visit home. Learn more: mercyships.org/what-we-do/sur…
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Any professional team needs to learn how to problem-solve together. So Mercy Ships Leadership & Management Training Manager Lisa Boes thought, why can’t it be fun, too?

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Every day, volunteers on board the #AfricaMercy in #Senegal experience the vibrant local culture. Earlier, the community gathered on the dock for a traditional Scottish dance called a céilí! The memories of these moments will last a lifetime.
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Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #Africa Mercy communications team. Learn more about what it’s like to #MakeYourMark with Mercy Ships and see a tangible impact from your service: mercyships.org/makeyourmark/

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Donavel Pasaraba, a mechanic/fitter on board the #AfricaMercy , carries out his daily duties in the engineering workshop. There is an open opportunity waiting for another mechanic/fitter on board. Learn more: bit.ly/3yystUD/
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Dr. Guido Köhler’s children couldn't join him for his two-week service on the #AfricaMercy in #Senegal . But they still wanted to make a difference. So they collected money to buy soccer balls for the HOPE Center.

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Two thumbs up for Sterile Processors! This week is Sterile Processing Week and we are attending the Canadian Association of Medical Device Reprocessing Conference! Come talk tus about volunteering with #MercyShips .

Learn more: bit.ly/3nbCQHb

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Two decades ago, Dr. Guido Köhler and Dr. Tertius Venter met on board the first Mercy Ship, the Anastasis. These two reconstructive plastic surgeons formed a friendship while serving side by side in #SierraLeone . Want to know more? mercyships.org/makeyourmark/
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