Mercy Ships Nederland

Founded in 1990, Mercy Ships Nederland is a non-governmental organisation based in Rotterdam, Netherlands working on health, education.

Mercy Ships Nederland is the Dutch national office of Mercy Ships, an international charity that provides free surgical and medical care on hospital ships for people in the poorest countries of Africa. The Dutch foundation, based in Rotterdam, supports the work of the ships by raising funds, coordinating the logistics and supply of food, equipment and other materials, recruiting volunteers and raising awareness of the organisation. It also contributes to training local health professionals so that care continues after the ships leave. The organisation is a recognised ANBI public-benefit institution and holds CBF recognition. Its activities include general surgery, palliative care, dental and maxillofacial care, and reconstructive plastic surgery, delivered through the Africa Mercy and Global Mercy hospital ships.