JOA Thanked for Support in Myanmar
January 24, 2019
Jersey are thanked by Health and Hope for their support in training traditional midwives and health workers in rural communities to create a network of community-led healthcare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7IMNJHt0KA
Read moreJOA are Recruiting!!
December 04, 2018
Policy Officer Jersey Overseas Aid is looking for a Policy Officer to join its small professional team. Based in St Helier, this new role will help ensure that Jersey’s contribution to international aid provides both the
Read moreJOA and Plan International UK change over a million lives
December 04, 2018
Over the past 5 years, Jersey’s partnership with Plan International UK, an organisation striving to advance children’s rights, has changed over a million lives around the world. With the support of Jersey Overseas Aid, Plan International UK has
Read moreJersey Youth Overwhelmingly Vote for Aid Budget to Increase
November 21, 2018
Students attending the fifth Annual Rotary Student Peace Debate today voted overwhelmingly to increase Jersey’s overseas aid budget. After a lively debate, covering a wide range of topics including the efficacy of aid and Jersey’s
Read moreJOA seeks new Commissioner
October 31, 2018
We are now seeking a Non-States Commissioner to join our six-member governing board in 2019. Subject to your confirmation by the States Assembly, you will serve a renewable three-year term of office, joining a dedicated
Read moreJersey Responds to Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami Victims
October 10, 2018
Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) has committed £350,000 in response to the ongoing emergency in Indonesia following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the central Sulawesi region at the end of September. The Island’s contribution will
Read moreJersey Acknowledged in UN Comms
September 19, 2018
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has mentioned Jersey, alongside other governments including the Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxemburg, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, for its contribution to Central
Read moreJersey Funded Project Brings Vital Eye Care to Thousands in the Middle East
September 12, 2018
Jersey Overseas Aid and St John Ambulance Jersey are to welcome a Jersey-sponsored nurse working for the Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group for a four day visit. Established in 1882, the Group is the only charitable
Read moreJersey thanked by British Red Cross for Myanmar Suppport
August 16, 2018
British Red Cross CEO Mike Adamson recorded this video message during his recent trip to the camp in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. In it Mike thanks JOA for its contribution to their efforts in bringing emergency
Read moreJersey Overseas Aid Responds to DRC Emergency
June 08, 2018
The DRC has experienced political instability including ethnic violence for many years now. Millions have had to flee their homes as troubles have flared up sporadically despite international attempts to bring peace. It’s the innocent
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