Mercy Ships Series Reveals Lifesaving Medical Missions Worldwide
The new Mercy Ships series, now streaming on Angel.com and Angel apps, offers a powerful look at the lifesaving work of Mercy Ships and the volunteers who deliver medical care and the love of God where it’s needed most. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a world where an estimated 16.9 million lives are lost every year due to lack of access to surgical care, a crisis highlighted in recent global health reports. Jared Geesey, chief distribution officer at Angel, says, “The stories of both the volunteers and the patients they serve resonated with the Angel Guild in a deep way. We’re honored to bring these powerful stories to a global audience and invite viewers to witness firsthand the difference mercy can make.”
Mercy Ships series wins awards
The pilot episode of “The Mercy Ships” won the Silver Telly Award in the general reality category, underscoring its impact and quality. The series takes viewers behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission: providing lifechanging surgeries and medical care to coastal African communities, many of which are highlighted in news features for their limited access to healthcare. The international team of volunteers includes doctors, nurses, technicians, and everyday heroes, all dedicated to bringing hope and healing where it’s needed most.
This immersive show reveals the realities of living and working aboard state-of-the-art floating hospitals. “The Mercy Ships” series showcases the power of mercy in action, capturing everything from critical surgeries to quiet moments of courage and unexpected joy, echoing the importance of volunteer-driven healthcare in underserved communities.
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Every year, more than 2,500 volunteers representing over 60 countries serve on the Africa Mercy and the Global Mercy, the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ships. These professionals—surgeons, dentists, nurses, health trainers, cooks, and engineers—help accelerate access to safe surgical and anesthetic care, a mission that’s become even more vital as global health challenges persist, as recently noted in medical news. Mercy Ships, founded in 1978, maintains offices in 16 countries and operates an Africa Service Center in Dakar, Senegal.
With a global volunteer crew, Mercy Ships is transforming lives—not just of patients, but of everyone on board. The series is a celebration of resilience, love, and the belief that no one should suffer or die simply because of where they were born. To learn more, visit www.angel.com/shows/mercy-ships.
–Alan Goforth
