YWAM Ships

YWAM has operated ships in the Pacific nations since 1991. These ships have called on 160 ports in 16 nations including hundreds of island visits. During this time YWAM has provided over $37 million worth of free services to over 200,000 people through dentistry, optometry, primary health care, medical supplies, ophthalmology and housing projects.

This year the YWAM Medical Ship has come under the management of YWAM in Townsville, where the strategic plan includes a 5-10 year commitment to provide health care services in PNG and to engage youth for service into communities.

Overall Aims:

• To help young people gain a sense of purpose through helping others
• To offer medical and humanitarian aid to people in PNG
• To provide training for youth and professional development to increase capacity of Australians
• To improve linkages between PNG and Australia