"We cannot thank you enough.  Not only have you treated my people and taken care of them, but you have also taught them valuable lessons, the most important being love and respect and caring for each other irrespective of race and religion… We Gambians are very grateful to you."
AJ Yahya Jammeh - President, Gambia

 “I applaud Mercy Ships in their efforts of transformational development as they make a lasting difference in a world of need. Mercy Ships has committed themselves to the vision of an African renaissance in their vision of bringing hope and healing to the continent of Africa. … I salute the vision and mission of Mercy Ships and ask that you join me in supporting their noble work and contribute to make this world a better place.”
Nelson Mandela - Former President, South Africa

"On behalf of the Honduran people, we would like to thank the staff and volunteers of Mercy Ships for the many touching moments of bringing care to our developing nation.  The missions of Mercy Ships have been an example of hope, love and commitment.  We have witnessed the purest form of compassion, giving without the slightest thought of compensation."
Mary Flake de Flores - Former First Lady, Honduras

 “I know I speak on the behalf of many, many millions of people when I say thank you very much to all of you for your dedication, for your caring, for the gifting of yourself in the way in which you do. You are wonderful, thank you.”
Desmond Tutu - Archbishop Emeritus, South Africa

 “On behalf of the Liberian people, I wish to thank all the volunteers on the ship who come from all over the world for their sacrifice and the comfort they have given to so many poor and needy Liberians. Their work goes beyond compassion and healing the sick. It shows that the world is a global village, with no racial and social boundaries. The Liberian people are grateful.”
Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - President, Liberia