British Red Cross Forum
On the eve of Liberation Day and with Jersey Overseas Aid, I hosted a public forum at Maritime Museum with the British Red Cross where we discussed ways of giving humanitarian aid in today’s environment.
New Jersey UN OCHA Meeting
My time in New Jersey alone provided considerable value, but I was also able to ‘top and tail’ my attendance at the Municipalities Conference with engagements in my role as Minister for International Development and chair of Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA).
Simon Boas
July 15 2024. It is with profound sadness, as Chair of Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA), that I announce the death of the Executive Director, Simon Boas, following his courageous battle with cancer.
Jersey Overseas Aid launches Community Works Projects for 2024
JOA Community Works Projects for 2024 Jersey Overseas Aid launched the Community Work Projects for 2024. These give opportunities to Islanders who wish to experience international development first hand.
Volunteers are able to broaden their knowledge and experiences but most importantly are able to benefit those living
Ukraine National Day 24th August
In the summer of 2023 we marked Ukraines National Day on 24th August at the Jersey Museum with an evening where JOA and the Jersey International Culture Centre (JICC) welcomed Uliana Yersanka from the Ukraine, along with Ben Remfrey, the ex-military Guernseyman who set up a charity to train people
Conservation and Livelihoods Conference in London
JOA and Durrell teamed up to host their second joint conference. The "Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihoods: A Shared Future" conference Oct 2023 in London.
Ukraine National Day 24 August 2023
My speech given on 24th August, 2023 at Jersey Museum to a full auditorium to mark Ukraine’s National Day
Today is a day of great significance, not only for Ukraine but for all those who champion the ideals of freedom and humanity.
As we gather to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, we reflect