Get involved

Your involvement makes the difference!

Thanks to you, thousands of patients are regaining their health and hope after an operation on board our ships. There are many ways to support the work of Mercy Ships, whether as an individual or through your company, association, club or church.

Individual commitment

Save lives with your donations

Give operations to save more lives. Mercy Ships operates the largest civilian hospital ships in the world. Each year, more than 1,500 surgeries and 8,000 dental treatments are provided to those without access in Africa. Give operations to save more lives. Mercy Ships operates the largest civilian hospital ships in the world. Each year, more than 1,500 surgeries and 8,000 dental treatments are provided to those without access in Africa.

Impacting lives through volunteering

If the words humanitarian mission, volunteering abroad and search for meaning resonate with you, then you’re in for a treat! In order to expand the crew of the Africa Mercy, and soon the Global Mercy, we are looking for volunteers on board the ships.

Join the network of entrepreneurs

Mercy Ships works hand in hand with many companies and foundations in Switzerland and all around the world. By partnering with Mercy Ships, your company can make a real difference in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Donate during your lifetime

By thinking of Mercy Ships when drafting your will, you can transform lives in the future. Your legacy can allow our patients to see, walk or smile for the first time! A legacy has the potential to transform numerous lives.

Corporate partners and foundations

Mercy Ships is honored to receive the support of socially responsible companies, generous foundations, and philanthropic associations.

Foundations and trusts

Mercy Ships welcomes the opportunity to partner with charitable trusts and major donors toprovide long term sustainable development for disadvantaged individuals and communities in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries

Clubs and churches

People dedicated to Mercy Ships can give a talk at your club or church. Many on the Speakers Network are ex-crew members and have first-hand knowledge and stories of life on a Mercy ship.

Schools

The lack of access to surgical care in the world is still an unknown issue. Educate your students by inviting one of our collaborators to present this issue and Mercy Ships’ answers to the problem. You can also organise a fundraising project with your students.

Special occasions

Birthdays, family celebrations or baptisms are joyful life stages. Take advantage of these opportunities to share some joy and offer something to the world’s forgotten and vulnerable people. You can, for example, dedicate a collective donation to a specific project.

Thoughtful management of donations received

In 2024, Mercy Ships Switzerland’s efficiency in delivering goods and services to beneficiaries is 78,1% while administrative, marketing and fundraising costs amount to 21,9% of donations received.

Learn more about the projects our donors have supported and our stewardship of donations in our annual report.

Use of the funds

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PostFinance: 10-17304-3
Association Mercy Ships
Chemin de la Fauvette 98
1012 Lausanne
IBAN CH47 0900 0000 1001 7304 3
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Clearing number: 09000

Tax deductibility

Mercy Ships Switzerland is recognised in Switzerland as a charitable organisation and exempt from taxes. Moreover, donations are tax deductible in all parts of Switzerland, according to the law of each Canton and to the limits established.

Help us transform lives!