http://www.mercyships.org/site/c.agLOI4OFKrF/b.1676795/k.2408/Flash_Main.htmMercy Ships, a global charity, has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender or religion.
Mercy Ships follows the 2,000 year-old model of Jesus: the blind see, the lame walk, the mute speak, and Good News (the nature and character of a loving God) is proclaimed and demonstrated among the poor.
Mercy Ships welcomes volunteers who would like to give of their time, efforts and expertise to the work of bringing hope and healing to the poor.
Short-term volunteers can participate from two weeks to a year with Mercy Ships, while others may choose to serve in a career capacity.
Since 1978, Mercy Ships has performed more than 1.7 million services valued at over $670 million and impacting more than 1.9 million people as direct beneficiaries.
Some of the more notable statistics include:
Performed more than 32,500 surgeries such as cleft lip and palate, cataract removal, straightening of crossed eyes, orthopaedic and facial reconstruction
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Treated more than 212,000 people in village medical clinics. Performed more than 183,000 dental treatments.
Taught over 14,500 local health care and professional workers, who have in turn trained many others in primary health care.
Taught 95,000 local people in primary health care.
Trained local medical professionals in modern health care techniques.
Delivered more than $60 million worth of medical equipment, hospital supplies and medicines.
Completed more than 900 community development projects including construction of schools, clinics, orphanages, water wells and agriculture programs.
Demonstrated the love of God to people in over 550 port visits in 70 different nations.
More than 850 career crew from over 40 nations serve today.
More than 1,600 short-term volunteers serve with Mercy Ships each year.
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