REACHING OUT TO THE FRENCH SPEAKING ISLANDS

Help us partner with local communities to make a difference

by bringing the healing hands of the gospel to difficult to reach places.

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We rely on medical and dental equipment donations in order to outfit the ship.

To donate specific items please see the list on the donate page.

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Converting Royal Navy Ship into a medical aid vessel. February 2023 work update. #volunteers

This ex-naval supply ship was purchased by YWAM Switzerland in December 2021. Once converted, it will be sent to Madagascar to serve the medical needs of the nation. The plans for conversion already exist, as three similar-type vessels have already been converted by Vine Trust in Scotland and are deployed in the Amazon and Africa. The converted holds will house the dental and ophthalmic suits, plus a GP and pharmacy facility. For more information, visit https://www.ywamships.ch/ Follow this Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywamshipsCH/ Follow this Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywam_ships/ If you don’t want to miss any videos, subscribe to the channel ;)

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Transform a navy ship into a medical vessel. January 2023 work update. #volunteers

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Transform a navy ship into a medical vessel. Dezember work update. #volunteers

This ex-naval supply ship was purchased by YWAM Switzerland in December last year and sailed to Conwy from Greenock. Many jobs could be completed at Conwy Harbor thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and sponsors. The ship has now moved to Acton Bridge, where we found a suitable location for carrying out the major steel fabrication for the new accommodation on the fore deck and alterations to the main hold. Once converted, it will be sent to Madagascar to serve the medical needs of the nation. The plans for conversion already exist, as three similar-type vessels have already been converted by Vine Trust in Scotland and are deployed in the Amazon and Africa. The converted holds will house the dental and ophthalmic suits, plus a GP and pharmacy facility. For more information, visit https://www.ywamships.ch/ Follow this Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywamshipsCH/ Follow this Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywam_ships/ If you don’t want to miss any videos, subscribe to the channel ;)

04:11

Transform a navy ship into a medical vessel. Island Reach October update.

Back in Conwy, the outfitting starts and the last bits of the steelwork are being done. This ex-naval supply ship was purchased by YWAM Switzerland in December last year and sailed to Conwy from Greenock. Many jobs could be completed at Conwy Harbor thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and sponsors. The ship has now moved to Acton Bridge, where we found a suitable location for carrying out the major steel fabrication for the new accommodation on the fore deck and alterations to the main hold. Once converted, it will be sent to Madagascar to serve the medical needs of the nation. The plans for conversion already exist, as three similar-type vessels have already been converted by Vine Trust in Scotland and are deployed in the Amazon and Africa. The converted holds will house the dental and ophthalmic suits, plus a GP and pharmacy facility. For more information, visit https://www.ywamships.ch/ Follow this Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywamshipsCH/ Follow this Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywam_ships/ We try to make a weekly video update on Youtube. If you don’t want to miss any, subscribe to the channel ;)

03:46

Sailing from Acton Bridge to Conwy. #Island Reach

This ex-naval supply ship was purchased by YWAM Switzerland in December last year and sailed to Conwy from Greenock. Many jobs could be completed at Conwy Harbor thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and sponsors. The ship has now moved to Acton Bridge, where we found a suitable location for carrying out the major steel fabrication for the new accommodation on the fore deck and alterations to the main hold. Once converted, it will be sent to Madagascar to serve the medical needs of the nation. The plans for conversion already exist, as three similar-type vessels have already been converted by Vine Trust in Scotland and are deployed in the Amazon and Africa. The converted holds will house the dental and ophthalmic suits, plus a GP and pharmacy facility. For more information, visit https://www.ywamships.ch/ Follow this Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywamshipsCH/ Follow this Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywam_ships/ We try to make a weekly video update on Youtube. If you don’t want to miss any, subscribe to the channel ;)

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Medical ship Island Reach arrives back in Conwy. #madagascar #ywam #ships #volunteers

Back in Conwy, the outfitting will begin and the last bits of the steelwork will be done. This ex-naval supply ship was purchased by YWAM Switzerland in December last year and sailed to Conwy from Greenock. Many jobs could be completed at Conwy Harbor thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and sponsors. The ship has now moved to Acton Bridge, where we found a suitable location for carrying out the major steel fabrication for the new accommodation on the fore deck and alterations to the main hold. Once converted, it will be sent to Madagascar to serve the medical needs of the nation. The plans for conversion already exist, as three similar-type vessels have already been converted by Vine Trust in Scotland and are deployed in the Amazon and Africa. The converted holds will house the dental and ophthalmic suits, plus a GP and pharmacy facility. For more information, visit https://www.ywamships.ch/ Follow this Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywamshipsCH/ Follow this Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywam_ships/ We try to make a weekly video update on Youtube. If you don’t want to miss any, subscribe to the channel ;)

Medical
Services

Small ships provide the perfect opportunity to provide accessible medical care in normally unreachable places.

With the ability to travel around coastal areas and even up rivers, we can provide satellite clinics to communities with no other access to medical help.

We work to install small operating theaters as well as dental clinics, ophthalmology units and dispensaries in the holds of ships.

We need your partnership to make this possible.

Dental
Services

Many people in remote communities develop painful, and dangerous health complications due to untreated dental emergencies and dental problems.

We aim to provide accessible dental care for communities and preventative treatments in order to help children and adults smile with confidence.

Dental issues are not just about cosmetic appearance but about restoring dignity and a sense of wholeness to those who have suffered excruciating pain and distress from untreated dental illnesses.

Help us bring a smile to those in need.

Serving the Community

Part of reaching out to the community is teaching the values of why we serve.

Good News underpins all that we do and we share the transformative story of the gospel in every community we serve.

We partner with local organisations in discipleship and mentor local churches and community groups to help bring about transformative change through understanding the biblical principles that underpin all of society.

Through principles for living and walking them out in every part of society, we can begin to impact every facet of people's lives.

120+

French

Islands

30m+

People in need

1000's

of Coastal

Communities

Nothing we do can happen without you.

Partner with us to see the dream of serving the French Speaking Islands become reality.