State of Jersey has helped 1m people through Plan UK
Howard Lake | 27 October 2014 | News
The State of Jersey has now helped more than one million people over the past ten years through its partnership with international children’s charity Plan UK.
The one million mark was reached after the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC) decided to fund three more projects run by the charity, in Uganda, Cambodia and Zimbabwe.
Jersey’s support has helped Plan UK train teachers, build classrooms, set up children’s groups, construct water points and build latrines.
It is also contributing to Plan’s disaster response in several emergency situations in Africa, including Cameroon, Niger and Sudan.
Senator Paul Routier MBE, Chairman of the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission, explained the longevity of the partnership. He said:
“The Commission has supported Plan UK for such a sustained period of time due to the clarity and precision of information it provides and its consistent commitment within the communities it operates”.
Plan UK is also supported by 95,000 sponsors in the UK, who generate £24 million a year, and support 1 million sponsored children worldwide.
Image: Bailiwick of Jersey flag by Matt Trommer on Shutterstock.com
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