African Smiles is principly about promoting the work of Mercy Ships in Africa. Dr. Keith Thomson has been actively involved with Mercy Ships for a number of years, and has made numerous trips to Africa to help on board Mercy Ships floating hospitals and at their land bases.
Mercy Ships exists as a compassionate response to a world in need. On ships and land bases, dedicated volunteers bring their wide-ranging skills to promote health and well-being by serving the urgent surgical needs of the forgotten poor and empowering developing communities.
