Jersey Youth Overwhelmingly Vote for Aid Budget to Increase
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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