Raising funds to support Maz whilst volunteering for the Mercy Ships in Madagascar.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Hello! My name is Maz, and I’m a Dietitian from New Zealand with a passion for making a difference through healthcare. In February 2025, I will be volunteering for eight weeks on the Mercy Ship, Mercy Africa in Madagascar —a floating hospital that delivers essential medical care to underserved communities along the coast of Africa.
As a Dietitian, I’ll join an incredible team of international volunteers to support patients who need expert care to recover and thrive. My role involves ensuring patients receive the right nutrition needed for surgery and recovery, educating families on healthy eating practices, and helping build a foundation of wellness that will last long after the ship departs.
This mission is entirely volunteer-based, and I’m reaching out to friends, family, and generous supporters like you to help fund my journey. Every dollar raised will cover travel, accommodation, and supplies needed to make this work possible. By supporting me, you’re not just helping me get to Africa—you’re contributing to every life touched along the way.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Let’s make a difference together!
Raising funds for travel and expenses whilst on the Mercy Ship for eight weeks.
Home sweet home 28 April 2025
Hi all, I am now home and can hardly believe I have been away at all but I very much treasure the time I had on Mercy Africa in Madagascar. I really feel that being there I was able to contribute to better nutrition and better surgical outcomes for the patients and people there. I have been touched by the people who are incredibly brave and resilient and I am so grateful for the health service and the amazing health workers we have in New Zealand and the opportunity we have to better our own lives. Thank you to you all for the support to allow me to go and volunteer my time and use my skills with the Malagasy people.
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