Danielle Harbaugh
Head of Fundraising and Communication
Partner with Mercy Ships
Become a partnerYour expertise. Our mission. Greater impact.
Mercy Ships partners with companies around the world to combine funding, expertise, technology, products, services and people to help expand access to life-changing surgical care and strengthen healthcare alongside partners in Africa.
Together, we can turn what your company does best into measurable, long-term impact.
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A global challenge that calls for partnership
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30% of the global burden of disease is associated with conditions requiring surgical care.
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0.4% of multilateral development assistance for health between 2014 and 2022 went to surgical care.
Closing this gap takes more than funding. It takes organizations bringing together resources, expertise, technology and people.
What could your company bring?
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Funding: Provide financial or multi-year support for care and training.
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Products and services: Contribute equipment, technology, logistics or services in kind.
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Expertise: Share specialist knowledge, technical expertise or professional secondments.
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Your people: Engage employees through volunteering, fundraising and giving.
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Strategic partnership: Co-create long-term initiatives or sponsorships with measurable impact.
From partnership to measurable impact
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128,800+
life-changing surgical procedures provided
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588,800+
Dental procedures
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56,500+
Professionals trained in their area of expertise
Your partnership becomes part of a wider effort involving healthcare professionals, governments, volunteers and communities working to make care possible and strengthen expertise for the future.
Both Lloyd’s Register and Mercy Ships are social purpose organisations focused on delivering measurable outcomes. We have been working together since 1978 and our sponsorship programme ensures that those who support Mercy Ships help vulnerable people in surgical need can readily access the maritime safety training they require
Purpose with measurable impact
Advance your company’s social impact and sustainability goals through a partnership with measurable outcomes.
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Advance your social impact
Support healthcare access, education and skills development.
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Engage your people
Connect employees with a mission and impact they can see.
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Demonstrate your impact
Use clear outcomes to support reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Trusted partnership. Shared impact.
For more than four decades, companies have worked alongside Mercy Ships, building partnerships that go beyond financial support. From maritime and medical expertise to technology, logistics and people, long-term collaboration helps turn corporate capabilities into lasting impact.
What could we make possible together?
Every company brings something different. Tell us what matters to your organization, what you do best and what you'd like to achieve. Together, we'll explore a partnership that creates meaningful impact for the mission, your people and your organization.
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FAQ
How can companies partner with Mercy Ships?
Companies can partner through project sponsorship, employee engagement programs, event sponsorship, gifts or services in kind, or a long-term strategic partnership. Our team will help you find the right fit.
What impact can we expect from a partnership?
Your partnership directly supports free surgery, healthcare professional training and hospital ship operations. You’ll receive clear reporting on the impact your company helps make possible.
How is impact measured?
We track and report on clear outcomes, including surgeries performed, healthcare professionals trained and program investment, so your company can see the impact its partnership helps make possible.
Can we engage our employees?
Yes. Many of our corporate partners build employee engagement into their partnership through payroll giving, matched fundraising, or volunteer opportunities for staff with relevant skills.
Are partnerships customizable?
Yes. Whether you want to sponsor a specific project, build a multi-year strategic partnership, or contribute equipment and expertise, we'll shape the partnership around your company's goals.
