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A front-row seat to healing

Ghanaian videographer Eugene Ampadu brought his creative skills aboard the Africa Mercy®, using his camera to follow patients through moments of surgery, recovery and transformation.

Sector General
Location Tema, Ghana
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Seeing the mission through a different lens

Growing up in Ghana, Eugene already knew about Mercy Ships through his father, who helped train and mentor African crew members. Years later, Eugene found his own way to contribute, using the professional skills he had built as a videographer.

  • For Eugene, a camera is more than a piece of equipment. It gives him a front-row seat to moments of courage, care and transformation, and the opportunity to help share those stories with others.

For Eugene, a camera is more than a piece of equipment. It gives him a front-row seat to moments of courage, care and transformation, and the opportunity to help share those stories with others.

Seeing the way people were being transformed, I was like, ‘Let’s do this.
Eugene Ampadu · Videographer · Ghana

Two years given. Or two years gained?

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Eugene originally committed two years to volunteering. Once aboard, he began to see that decision very differently.

“This isn’t giving away two years, this is like me gaining two years. For me, it’s more like a gift.”

Could your creative skills have a place here?

You don't need to work in an operating room to be part of the mission. Videographers, photographers, writers and other communications professionals help people's stories travel far beyond the ship.

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