Dorina

Each day brings small moments of joy, and a reminder of why I cherish the work here. The laughter echoing down the hallways chasing balloons, the challenge of building the highest tower from Jenga blocks, or competing in a game of dominos. It’s in these moments between doing our tasks that we bond with our…

Settling into life on the Africa Mercy has been a journey of adjusting, learning and finding balance. the rhythm of workdays and days off is something I’ve had to be intentional about, making sure I find a good routine that keeps me grounded. One of the greatest privileges of working here is interacting with patients…

It’s hard to believe I’ve almost been here for a month already. Time is moving so quickly, yet at the same time, it feels like I’ve been here much longer in the best way possible. Stepping into the new role as Hope Center facilitator has been a dream come true, and every day I fall…

My second week onboard has been a mix of excitement, learning and settling into the rhythm of life. As the week passed I felt more grounded by finding my place in the unique community.  The past week was composed of day crew training, facilitator orientation, and cleaning the patient rooms. Getting to met the entire…

My first full week back onboard the Africa Mercy was packed with challenges, new experiences and moments of both exhaustion and joy.  One of our biggest tasks this week was resetting up the Hope Center. Meaning that all the supplies were packed into tots or shrink wrapped in December when the ship left the port…

A few pictures from my last week at the ISC. February 8th. I’ve finally arrived back on the Africa Mercy! Stepping back on ship on Saturday morning (15th) felt like coming back home. The familiar hum of activity, the welcoming smiles, and the sense of community was just how I remembered.  I departed the ISC…