Mercy Ships has been selected as the 2016 charity partner of CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association.
Through this new partnership, Mercy Ships will work with CLIA to further endorse the charity’s efforts to deliver healthcare to developing nations.
Mercy Ships is an international charity which operates the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, providing free healthcare services to those living in developing countries, namely in Africa, where the services of professional medical staff are most needed. The ship is currently docked in Madagascar, which is one of the world’s poorest countries with only two physicians and three hospital beds available for every 10,000 people.
Andy Harmer, CLIA Europe vice president of Operations, said: “CLIA is extremely proud to support Mercy Ships in the incredible work they undertake. We hope to further endorse their initiatives and facilitate collaboration with our members while bringing further awareness within the industry to Mercy Ships’ mission and efforts.”
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