About Us
Vision Mission Goals History
To make God known to the poorer people of the Philippines through our hands and God's heart.
To make God known by providing both spiritual and physical care to the poorer people of thye Philippines. Mercy Link demonstrates the love and compassion of God by: providing free medical, dental and optical services, facilitating selected community development services; and encouraging visiting people/teams to experience the God's love for those living in poverty.
1. To bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the poor and needy people of the Philippines (currently focussed on the island, Mindoro)
2. To provide medical care to the disadvantaged people of the Philippines (currently focussed on the island, Mindoro)
3. To equip people in basic health care knowledge and skills where there is no doctor.
4. To improve the quality of life for individuals and communities.
5. To establish and maintain relevant Christian, medical and community development networks for mutual supports.
6. To care for and nurture Mercy Link staff and visitors.
7. To lead and manage Mercy Link operations (activities) to achieve it's vision, mission and goals.
Governance
Mercy Link is responsible and accountable to Marine Reach (New Zealand), under the oversight of YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Guidance and strategic direction is provided through the Mercy Link Board of Trustees.
Board membership and office bearers are:
President - Atanacio De Asis Panahon II
Vice President - To be advised
Secretary - To be advised
Treasurer - To be advised
Members - Jesus Misa, International Director of Marine Reach
Others to be advised
Mercy Link was established and incorporated as a non-stock, not for profit, non-government organization by the Securities and Exchange Commission on the 28th of May, 2001. Mercy Link grew from the Mercy Ships activities in the Philippines as they moved their base back to New Zealand.
Mercy Link was based in Manila providing evangelism and medical outreach to the poor and needy of that region. In May, 2003, Mercy Link moved from Manila to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. This move has enabled Mercy Link to reach the poor and needy of that island, which was not served well by medical missionaries.