Aby Diouf: The Mouthpiece of Her People
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Aby Diouf had completed her degree in English and was working on a Masters in translation when she heard that the Africa Mercy was coming to her home country of Senegal and would be hiring local translators. Aby quickly applied and was thrilled to be accepted to work on board, serving to bridge the language gap between patients and nurses and doctors. In this episode, Aby reveals how working on the ship taught her things about her home that she knew nothing about. She shares how seeing the need of her own country inspired her to help and motivate the patients she cared for. Through her stories of helping a scared patient, to her newfound love for children and teaching them — Aby will touch your heart with her passion and commitment to helping her own people. For more information about Mercy Ships, go to: mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram: New Mercies Podcast
Released on 25 Jul 2022
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