Africa Mercy, the world’s largest floating hospital, connects skilled medical professionals with the world’s neediest people, many of whom do not have access to medical personnel, facilities, clean water, and electricity. Mercy Ships has impacted more than 17 million people through the delivery of medical services, including life-saving
The TK Foundation is a proud supporter of Mercy Ships, <granting more than $2.7 million/sharing grants> that enable technical training to Mercy Ships crew since 2007. Additionally, this year (2018), The TK Foundation has expanded its support with a three-year, $5 million grant for construction of the J. Torben Karlshoej Bridge onboard the newest of Mercy Ships’ fleet: The Global Mercy.
Jesper Karlshoej, nephew of our founder J Torben Karlshoej, visited the Africa Spirit. Learn more about Mercy Ships and its outreach to underserved communities.