Aid agency appoints first ever patron

Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE pictured smiling with Jersey’s Minister for International Development, Deputy Carolyn Labey. Deputy Labey is wearing a green and white shirt, she has blonde hair. Vice Admiral Kyd is wearing a pink suit shirt, a navy blue patterned tie and a black blazer on top.Image source, Jersey Overseas Aid
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Vice Admiral Kyd has engaged with JOA and praised its approach to international development

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Jersey's official aid agency has appointed its first ever patron.

Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, who is also Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, is to take up the role with Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA).

Since moving to Jersey in 2022, Vice Adm Kyd has engaged with JOA and praised its approach to international development and humanitarian relief.

On the appointment to his role, he said he was "delighted and excited" to get going.

Vice Adm Kyd served as an officer with the Navy for 37 years, and as patron will help raise the profile of JOA and promote its work.

He said: "I have seen for myself the importance of overseas aid in supporting longer-term development in countries where help is most needed.

"We really can make a difference in improving lives, particularly through basic education, essential healthcare and food resilience, which helps lift communities out of poverty and enhances quality of life."

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