Nursing on a ship in Africa (Demo)

Neny’s life seemed to fall apart at every turn. When her daughter Somaya was born, Neny was deeply shocked to…

“You have saved my life.” Mabouba’s voice breaks as she expresses her gratitude. After six years, her life-threatening tumour is…

  Hannah Peters’ huge heart took her to Benin, Madagascar and Cameroon caring for people with devastating conditions. She shares…

NZ Woman’s Weekly story of  Auckland nurse Steph Clark’s volunteer work on the hospital ship Africa Mercy, providing free hospital care…

: A Volunteer Story Imagine a child whose life has been spent in shadows and darkness because of a simple…

Haingo was born in a tropical downpour. Even in the hut’s dim light it was clear Hiango’s tiny mouth was…

    Three Auckland neighbours are surprised to find they are going to be shipmates. Nicholas Booth and Graeme and…

Drums beating and hundreds singing, waving and dancing on the dock welcomed the Africa Mercy into port in Cameroon for…

Tradies onboard the Mercy Ship have a healthy sense of being part of the larger Mercy Ships team, knowing the…

  Our kiwi crew on-board the Africa Mercy may be on the other side of the planet, but their hearts…

Interview by The Herald.     Using their skills for good, IT specialist Jonathan and his wife, nurse Stephanie Clark…

Fenosoa and Papa Denis have a very special relationship. Although Fenosoa’s family live in the same Madagascan village, he shares…

LISTEN ONLINE to RNZ’s Nine to Noon interviews nurse Deb Adesanya about the special bond speaking the local dialect gave…

Starship Health paediatric nurse Vivien Welsh always knew she wanted to work with children. She entertained both teaching and nursing…

These are the stories of a few of the 35 Kiwis who served on board in Benin, some volunteering for…