Yesterday, JOA’s Chair, Deputy @CarolynLabey had a productive meeting with Acting Under-Secretary General @JoyceMsuya As cochairs of @UNOCHA Pooled Fund Working Group the discussion involved how a small jurisdiction like Jersey can play a lead role in the humanitarian sector.

"Everyone should have a chance to benefit from financial systems that drive prosperity" Minister @CarolynLabey opened @_TorontoCentre Regional Financial Crime Programme this week, as @JerseyOAC chair The Centre aims to ensure systems in developing regions are robust & inclusive

"We can make a difference in improving lives, through basic education, essential healthcare and food resilience" Hugely positive news for @JerseyOAC today: joa.je/news-events/20…

A memorable engagement for Minister @CarolynLabey today, at a lunch with Italian Ambassador @InigoLND Hosted by Circolo Italiano Jersey, the event offered a chance to engage with local Italians & further discuss co-chair appointment for @UNOCHA pooled humanitarian funding group

Minister for I.D @CarolynLabey welcomed Italian Ambassador @InigoLND today. They discussed important humanitarian issues and Jersey & Italy’s co-chair role for @UNOCHA Pooled Fund Working Group, which includes Government donors to UN agencies and NGO representatives.

Yesterday we attended the launch of a fantastic report ‘The Value of Jersey’s Third Sector’ –which will publish later this week. We are proud to have partnered with PwC Channel Islands, the Jersey Community Foundation, and Jersey Community Partnership to produce this report. 1/2

Jersey’s Third Sector is not just a safety net, it's a cornerstone of our island’s identity. We hope this report will shine a light on that incredible contribution & start conversations about how partners, such as gov, community & private sector can work collaboratively. 2/2

On the @UN International Day of Eradication of Poverty, we’re proud to share the achievements of our partner, @RenewableWorld in the completion of the project REALiZe. Read about the 4-year project in Nepal, and the people to whose lives it has changed: joa.je/news-events/20…

For nearly a decade, Jersey has been a valued partner to @CBPFs, contributing to global crisis response efforts. As the new co-chair of the Pooled Fund Working Group, Jersey will help guide discussions on critical humanitarian issues. Let’s continue to #InvestInHumanity

Jersey has been appointed to lead a key UN humanitarian working group. Over the next year, the Island alongside Italy & UNOCHA will co-chair the group and in doing so becomes the first non-member state to do so. bit.ly/4gHE4oZ @UNOCHA @UNCERF @CBPFs @Lisa_Doughten

We were delighted to see so many islanders at our event with @CAFOD and @OpportunityIntl on Thursday last week. Not sure what financial inclusion is? How exactly does a group of women saving money help a community? Read Gilly's blog to find out: joa.je/news-events/20…

Last night @CarolynLabey had the pleasure of attending The Jersey Society in London dinner as their guest. Warm discussions around @JSYConnections & #IslandIdentity projects with Chairman Nicholas Paines KC. Grateful for the opportunity to share Jersey's vision🌍🇯🇪

Luke Tumelty, is in Addis Ababa, as part of his internship with JOA & @HelpAge - do take 5 mins to read Luke's super blog; bit.ly/4dqnAik If you want a life-changing experience, like Luke, - apply by 27/09 to become our next Programme Associate: bit.ly/4gB6WiA

Last night we launched our 2025 Volunteering Projects. Thankyou to everyone who joined us & to our amazing speakers, Eliza Sthapit (@Habitat_org Nepal) & our fantastic JOA volunteers. Applications now live: Volunteering | Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (joa.je)

A very productive and engaging meeting between Jersey Deputy @CarolynLabey and Members of @FIAssembly @LeonaFalklands and @markpollardfi at the Liberal Democrat Conference today. Always a pleasure to meet our friends from Jersey! 🇫🇰🤝🇯🇪

How is Jersey helping women and girls break the cycle of poverty in Malawi and Sierra Leone? Join JOA on September 26th to learn more. artscentre.je/whats-on/women…

Applications are open for JOA’s Programme Associate (intern) role. This 18-month, paid role, in partnership with the @BritishRedCross, will give one islander a chance to embark on an incredible career in international development! Deadline: 27/09/24. joa.je/jobs

From International Development Minister Carolyn Labey: 'With profound sadness, I announce the passing of Simon Boas, JOA Executive Director, after a brave battle with cancer. Simon inspired and impacted countless lives in Jersey and worldwide.' joa.je/news-events/20…

Meet 73-year-old Gladys who takes care of 3 orphaned grandchildren in Chatata informal settlement in Malawi. Thanks to JOA volunteers and @Habitat_org, Gladys' family will soon have somewhere suitable to live. An example of needs-focused volunteering delivering significant impact

A busy 10 days at JOA: Installing The Rohingya Experience photography exhibition (up until 14/07), hosting the launch event, attended by HE The Lieutenant Governor, schools outreach with @Natures_Voice and @Refugees and seeing off a team of volunteers to Malawi with @Habitat_org