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St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem wins the world’s largest award in the field of Vision

September 6, 2023

The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group has won the 2023 edition of the António Champalimaud Vision Award. The award was announced in a ceremony chaired by the President of Portugal, H.E Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and President of the Champalimaud Foundation, Leonor Beleza, in the presence of public figures and international organizations’ representatives.

JOIN Board meets online

August 21, 2023

On 21st August, the JOIN Board met online for a regular meeting.

Two German volunteers at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

August 14, 2023

The annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta is one of the largest international hot-air balloon festivals in Europe. Johannes and Lara from Johanniter Germany travelled to Bristol to join the team of St John Ambulance.

JOIN Clinical Working Group meets in London

August 13, 2023

With the aim to finalise the manuscript of its First Aid Manual for Young People, the JOIN Clinical Working Group met in London. Delegates from England, Germany, Italy and the JOIN Office came together in the Britsh capital.

International Summer Camp in Estonia 2023

July 30, 2023

The annual St John Summer Camp in Estonia aims to offer a joyful time to people with disabilities away from their everyday routine. It is also a valuable experience of social commitment and dedication for the volunteers.

Johanniter Austria hosts first MED1stMR Field Trial

July 29, 2023

The MED1stMR training solution was tested and evaluated in thge initial Field Trial at the Johanniter Research and Innovation Centre in Vienna. From 25th to 28th July, trainers and first responders practised deployment in a tunnel bus crash scenario.

An English volunteer at the day centre in Latvia

July 22, 2023

Sveta Jana Palidziba is running a daycare centre for mentally challenged people. Luke Middleton from St John Ambulance travelled to Riga and joined our Latvian member at the day centre.

Two English volunteers at the music festival in Malta

July 19, 2023

On 18th July, St John Malta provided First Aid at the Isle of MTV Malta 2023.The team of our Maltese member was joined by two English volunteers who travelled to Valletta for the event.

Report by an English volunteer at the music festival in Malta

July 18, 2023

Report by an English volunteer at the music festival in Malta. On 18th July, St John Malta provided First

Two English volunteers at the U 23 Championships in Finland

July 17, 2023

From 13th to 16th July 2023, the European Athletics Under 23 Championships took place in Espoo, Finland. Aaron and Isabella from St John Ambulance joined our Finnish colleagues and worked as first aiders to provide safety to athletes, spectators, and officials.

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