Jersey 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
Read moreJOA Invites Applications for Annual Paid Internship
May 04, 2018
The second edition of JOA’s one-year paid internship programme opens this week, offering a Jersey resident a unique opportunity in the field of international development. Whilst a career in international development can be incredibly rewarding, getting
Read moreJOA Exhibition Launch
March 29, 2018
JOA launched their exhibition in St Helier last night. Hosted by Jersey Heritage and sponsored by Minerva 'Jersey Reaches Out: 50 Years of Overseas Aid' highlights the impact JOA's aid has had around the world
Read moreJOA and Comic Relief Launch 4 Year Partnership
March 19, 2018
Branching Out Financial Inclusion at the Margins Jersey Overseas Aid and Comic Relief today announced the launch of Branching Out, an innovative multi-million pound partnership that has the potential to transform hundreds of thousands of lives in
Read moreJOA Statement: Oxfam
February 12, 2018
Jersey Overseas Aid are aware of the allegations of sexual exploitation involving Oxfam staff during their response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. As with all organisations involved in the development and aid sector, we are
Read moreJOA Present At States Assembly
January 23, 2018
JOA Chair, Deputy Carolyn Labey, and JOA Director, Simon Boas, presented to a busy States Assembly in January where Sates members were briefed on current programmes and JOA’s global impact. The event provided an opportunity
Read moreJOA Supports Emergency Assistance for Families Affected by Boko Haram in Nigeria
January 15, 2018
Boko Haram’s systematic and violent attacks on civilians across North East Nigeria sparked the fastest growing refugee crisis in Africa. Over 7 million people lacked access to food, water, safe shelter and sanitation facilities and
Read moreCARE fights cholera in Yemen with assistance from Jersey
December 12, 2017
https://www.careinternational.org.uk/stories/yemen-helping-people-collapsing-country Take a look at this blog piece on CARE International UK's work in Yemen developed by Humanitarian Programme Coordinator for the MENA region, Antoine Esteban. The piece highlights the current situation and future activities in
Read moreNew Commissioner Sought
October 31, 2017
We are now seeking a Non-States Commissioner to join our six-member governing board with effect from March 2018. Subject to your confirmation by the States Assembly, you will serve a renewable three-year term of office,
Read moreJOA Announces 2018 Work Projects
October 06, 2017
Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) announced today that its 2018 Community Work Projects will send Islanders to Tanzania, Mongolia and Lebanon. Deputy Carolyn Labey, Chair of JOA, commented “Next year’s trips carry on proud the tradition of
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