Kylie Bentham & Mercy Ships

Registered nurse Kylie Bentham will spend her 12 months on board the M/V Africa Mercy, with international charity Mercy Ships which operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations.

As the Theatre Manager, Kylie will be responsible for running six operating theatres and a sterilisation unit.

Ms Bentham says that for the past few years she has worked with Mercy Ships in West Africa and has witnessed the huge difference the free operations made to the people of Africa.

“I want to use the nursing skills I have to continue to improve the health and care of those less fortunate than ourselves. The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is giving me the opportunity to make my dream a reality," says Ms Bentham.

Find out more about Kylie's adventures at www.kylieinafrica.com

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