Help Maz volunteer on the Mercy Ships!

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Given by 38 generous donors in around 6 months

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!

Use of funds

Raising funds for travel and expenses whilst on the Mercy Ship for eight weeks.

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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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Conor, Kintilla & Naomi
Conor, Kintilla & Naomi on 08 Mar 2025
Well Done Maz! Good on you!
$50
Austin Family
Austin Family on 02 Mar 2025
Beautiful thing to do
$50
Liz
Liz on 22 Feb 2025
$50
Libby
Libby on 07 Feb 2025
Such an amazing thing to do Maz! I look forward hearing about all about it.
$30
Jemma
Jemma on 15 Jan 2025
So excited for and inspired by you!
$50

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This campaign started on 26 Oct 2024 and ended on 30 Apr 2025.