Marie Jeanne and Germaine Mercy Ships Journey

Thanks to the support of people like you, Marie Jeanne and Germaine were able to receive a free 15 minute cataract surgery on board the Africa Mercy in Madagascar. 

After the surgery, for the first time in nearly three years, Marie Jeanne and Germaine’s eyes met. Light and colour flooded back in an instant. The surgery had taken only 15 minutes, yet it had changed everything.

"We no longer live in darkness," said Marie Jeane.

Overcome with emotion, they danced just as they had when music, laughter, and the warmth of family filled their lives.

Today, Marie Jeanne can watch her daughter live fully again, and Germaine takes pride in supporting her family. Thanks to the gift of sight, they stepped into a future filled with new possibilities.

Sadly, many other people like Marie Jeanne and Germaine are still waiting for the surgery they urgently need. Without help, they face a future of pain, rejection and lost dreams. 

You have the power to change that.

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Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to deliver free, world-class healthcare services, capacity building, and sustainable development to those with little access in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 55 developing countries, providing services valued at more than $1.74 billion and treating more than 2.84 million direct beneficiaries. Our ships are crewed by volunteers from over 60 nations, with an average of over 1,200 volunteers each year. Professionals including surgeons, dentists, nurses, healthcare trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, engineers, and agriculturalists donate their time and skills. With 16 national offices and our Africa Service Centre, Mercy Ships seeks to transform individuals and serve nations.