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  • Global Mercy: first humanitarian surgery field service
    15.02.23
    The newest Mercy Ship, the Global Mercy™ arrived in Dakar Senegal on 14 February 2023.
    Global Mercy: first humanitarian surgery field service
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  • « Invest in projects that make sense »– Abel Demiéville
    31.01.23
    Abel Demiéville is the founder and director of AB Box SA, a self-storage company that exists since 2005. He is a committee member of an association that has been running humanitarian projects in northern India for over 20 years. He’s also one of the first members of the Mercy Ships Network, our association’s group of impact entrepreneurs.
    « Invest in projects that make sense »– Abel Demiéville
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  • Claude Ziehli, fundraiser at Mercy Ships
    31.01.23
    Claude Ziehli is a Mercy Ships fundraiser. He tells us about his encounter with our association, its mission and the birth of the Mercy Ships Network.
    Claude Ziehli, fundraiser at Mercy Ships
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  • One port, two nations.
    10.01.23
    For the first time, a Mercy Ship will serve two African nations from one port. Will you join us in making double the impact?
    One port, two nations.
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  • 2022, a year of promises fulfilled
    23.12.22
    Thanks to you, Mercy Ships and its local partners have performed over 2,000 surgeries and trained over 1,100 health professionals.
    2022, a year of promises fulfilled
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  • « Invest in projects that make sense »– Abel Demiéville
    16.12.22
    Abel Demiéville is the founder and director of AB Box SA, a self-storage company that exists since 2005. He is a committee member of an association that has been running humanitarian projects in northern India for over 20 years. He’s also one of the first members of the Mercy Ships Network, our association’s group of impact entrepreneurs.
    « Invest in projects that make sense »– Abel Demiéville
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  • Interview with Didier Reymond, SABC Founding Member
    08.12.22
    Following his retirement from his position as CEO of Webb Fontaine and having seen during many years the tremendous impact of Mercy Ships in several African countries, Didier Reymond served as dining staff on the Africa Mercy.
    Interview with Didier Reymond, SABC Founding Member
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  • Be an impact entrepreneur, to change the world
    22.11.22
    Being an impact entrepreneur is about making the world a better place and increasing the visibility and awareness of your company. Join us!
    Be an impact entrepreneur, to change the world
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  • The Global Mercy plans field service in Sierra Leone
    18.10.22
    The Government of Sierra Leone renews its partnership with Mercy Ships to strengthen surgical care in the country.
    The Global Mercy plans field service in Sierra Leone
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  • Great experience working as a volunteer in the cleaning team
    12.10.22
    “It’s nice to work all around the ship, so it’s not only in one office or in the galley or wherever,” Ben said.
    Great experience working as a volunteer in the cleaning team
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