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Mercy Ships
@MercyShips
We operate hospital ships in developing nations staffed by talented volunteers from around the world. #MercyShips
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http://www.mercyships.org 03-04-2009 14:10:03
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-23 13:30:02 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. #ThankYou #TogetherWithAfrica #MercyShips 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. #ThankYou #TogetherWithAfrica #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfwfDWCagAAGtYJ.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-22 13:35:02 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. #AfricaMercy #Volunteer #Teamwork #MercyShips 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. #AfricaMercy #Volunteer #Teamwork #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfrWmvpaUAAD_O4.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-21 13:32:02 Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #AfricaMercy 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/ #Africa #Senegal #Volunteer #MercyShips Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #AfricaMercy 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/ #Africa #Senegal #Volunteer #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfmMVBFagAAVYxs.jpg)
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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.
![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-21 01:30:02 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. 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.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfjnE0xaAAE5NOc.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-20 13:30:01 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! #GlobalHealth #GiveBack #MercyShips 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! #GlobalHealth #GiveBack #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfhCR4KacAYXbFx.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-20 01:30:02 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… #Community #Volunteer #GameNight #MercyShips 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… #Community #Volunteer #GameNight #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfedfPwacAA-ivQ.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-19 13:30:03 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. #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery #MercyShips 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. #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ffb4smZagAIhwvH.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-19 01:30:06 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/ #Volunteer #GlobalHealth #MercyShips 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/ #Volunteer #GlobalHealth #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfZT5WQXkAE88ww.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-18 13:30:02 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! #GlobalSurgery #MercyShips 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! #GlobalSurgery #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfWvGfaaEAIQWo8.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-18 01:30:03 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. #TogetherWithAfrica #MercyShips 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. #TogetherWithAfrica #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfUKTvIaUAAL6UC.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-17 13:30:02 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… #GlobalHealth #PalliativeCare #MercyShips 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… #GlobalHealth #PalliativeCare #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfRlgq8aUAApBSa.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-16 14:35:02 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? #AfricaMercy #Volunteer #Teamwork #MercyShips 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? #AfricaMercy #Volunteer #Teamwork #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfMqzO0aYAAyatJ.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-15 13:32:02 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. #Scotland #Ceilidh #MercyShips 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. #Scotland #Ceilidh #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfHSykLaUAUUXcq.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-15 01:30:02 Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #AfricaMercy 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/ #Africa #Volunteer #MercyShips Home visits are such a special time for the volunteers who serve on the #AfricaMercy 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/ #Africa #Volunteer #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfEtibeaEAAMyvL.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-14 13:30:02 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/ #MakeYourMark #Volunteer #MercyShips 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/ #MakeYourMark #Volunteer #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfCIvmRaAAELSXC.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-14 01:30:02 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. #Volunteer #TogetherWithAfrica #GiveBack #MercyShips 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. #Volunteer #TogetherWithAfrica #GiveBack #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fe_j8nRakAAIgL7.jpg)
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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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![Mercy Ships (@MercyShips) on Twitter photo 2022-10-13 13:30:02 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/ #Volunteer #MercyShips 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/ #Volunteer #MercyShips](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fe8_JymaMAMv-CU.jpg)