At a time when many were hesitant about travelling overseas, 19-year-old Riva Gunn from Thames was preparing for the do-good…
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Housekeeping on a hospital ship may not be the usual path after high school, but Justus Moorlach, Corentin Gourc, and…
New International Chief Medical Officer. Mercy Ships is excited to welcome a new International Chief Medical Officer to the helm…
Being a guest on board the Global Mercy for the inaugural sail to our first field service was filled with…
Surgeon from Nelson. Surfer, botanist, ENT surgeon. After volunteering four times with Mercy Ships in West Africa, Dr Neil Thomson…
Ward Nurse from Lower Hutt. To the long term crew onboard Robyn is affectionately known as a ‘repeat offender’. This…
Receptionist from Napier. At home she’s a commercial pilot and flight instructor, onboard she works in reception where, under the…
Radiographer from Epsom Miriam White had dreamed about volunteering for five years. She heard about Mercy Ships while at university….
Physiotherapist from Hawkes Bay As a sports therapist with 17 years’ experience, Emma has many high profile clients including an…
Purser from Matamata. We meet Janine as she drives Dr Neil Thomson from the Mercy Ship to Alya’s village. She had…