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| About JustAid |
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| Who we are |
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The JustAid Board of Trustees has eleven members. The board is responsible for the 'good governance' of JustAid and all members are committed to the organisation's core aims and values. Board members were selected for their individual skill sets, knowledge and experience. The varied competencies they bring ensure that JustAid operates to the highest standards in all areas. The day-to-day running of JustAid is carried out by volunteers and managed by Jodie Hawkey, the Chairperson.
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Board of Trustees |
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| Jodie Hawkey, Chairperson |
Jodie graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA in Psychology. She spent two years in Vietnam working for a children's charity where she helped develop, and subsequently coordinated a social and medical project. This project allowed Jodie hands on experience, working with marginalised children and their families, and also with some of the most dedicated local staff. Having returned from Vietnam, Jodie began work on JustAid, which started it's life as a flicker of an idea that she instinctively felt deserved further development. The motivation behind JustAid came from her first hand experiences in Vietnam where she had seen time and again, that it was the Vietnamese people themselves who best understood the needs of their own community. She also came to understand more fully the psychological impact of enabling choice for individuals; both for the people being helped, as well as for donors wishing to help. Jodie believes wholeheartedly in approaching things in the most upfront and honest way possible. JustAid is therefore able account for every penny, and also every decision made. Jodie feels that JustAid addresses the need for choice, accountabilty and community empowerment to help in the most positive way. |
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| Joanna Nichols, Secretary |
| Joanna works for DFID (Department for International Development). She is currently posted in Cambodia where she is working as a health Associate Professional Officer. Prior to that she was working for the World Bank’s HIV/AIDS Program and European Civil Society Team in London. She has an MSc in Social Policy and Planning in Developing Countries from the London School of Economics. She ahs also worked as a Project Co-ordinator with the Interactive Health Network (IHN) in London. This is a non-governmental organisation, specialising in bringing access to health information to Africa. Joanna’s broad experience and theoretical knowledge has given her an appreciation of the many complex issues involved in development, which in turn provides a valuable resource for JustAid. |
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| Jeremy Hawkey, Treasurer |
Jeremy first went to Nepal 11 years ago as a volunteer. He lived there and worked on a variety of environmental projects alongside Nepalese colleagues, some of whom now work for PSD. Subsequently, during university, he returned to coordinate aid projects in Nepal, and as part of his course also studied the impact of urban development in Nepal. More recently, he has been involved hands-on in developing close links with several Nepalese NGOs. Jeremy has also worked as a project manager for a small NGO in Vietnam where he managed and co-ordinated a sports project working closely with local staff. Currently he is working in the IT industry and intends to use both his current knowledge and past experience to build on the objectives of JustAid. |
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| Dhruba Banerjee |
| Dhruba is currently working for a Third World development organisation in Ireland. He is involved in the accessing of government and corporate funds for use in small to medium size, long- term sustainable development programmes run by local NGO's. Dhruba has also 2 years experience in the field as a project manager in a Street Children's charity in Vietnam. He is firmly
committed to JustAid's vision of direct financial assistance to local organisations. He feels these organisations are best placed to identify and enact workable solutions to developmental problems, while ensuring full participation of the local communities in which they work during this
process.
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| Chris Bruce |
Chris graduated from the University of the West of England with a BA hons in Financial Services. After working in America and the Middle East, Chris returned to the UK, where he began work as a Corporate Independent Financial Adviser. In 2000, he co-founded Thomsons Online Benefits, a corporate Independent Financial Adviser. As a trustee of JustAid, Chris intends to use his marketing expertise and first-hand experience of founding an internet-based company to advise JustAid in a variety of areas. |
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| Richard Charters
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Richard spent 2 years training as a Chartered Accountant with PWC before leaving to become a modern languages teacher. Whilst at PWC he learnt a great deal about charities, working on a number of charity audits. This work experience makes him ideally placed to do the accounts. In addition to helping with the accounts Richard will be looking to promote Just Aid in schools throughout the Bristol area and will also look to develop Just Aid in South America in the future.
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| Julian Dunkerton |
Julian is the owner and company director of a successful national retail business as well as several other companies. His first company was set up in 1985 and he now employs over 200 people. His extensive knowledge and experience in business development allows him to provide JustAid with invaluable guidance and practical support. Julian has a personal interest in third world development, especially in education and he has helped raise funds for various development projects in Asia. |
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| Peter Gardner |
Peter Gardner graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1999 with honours in business studies. Since completing university Peter has worked in the private banking and alternative investment industries where he has managed various projects in Asia and Europe. He is currently the product development manager for the alternative investment arm of a leading investment bank. Peter grew up in Southern Africa and continues to have close links with Zimbabwe and its surrounding countries. Peter's banking experience in international markets and in business development allows him to advise JustAid in a variety of areas. |
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| Theresa Gray |
Prior to completing a Biological Sciences Degree at Edinburgh University, Theresa taught at a primary school in Mumbai, India where she first saw the rewards of working with disadvantaged children. In 2000, she became a medical copywriter, working on a wide range of advertising materials that covered many different therapeutic areas. Theresa gained valuable experience in marketing and events organising whilst working at London Business School. She is committed to JustAid’s aims and to raising its profile, and will provide essential hands-on assistance with administration.
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| Yara Shamji |
| Yara studied Comparative Religion at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Hinduism and Buddhism. She then gained experience at Reuters in Mumbai during which time she developed her idea for a Social Video Project. The objectives of the project were to enable children living in disadvantaged circumstances to use media as a platform to have a voice and as a means of empowerment. Yara went on to initiate her first project in Mongolia where she lived for 2 years. The Social Video Project was set up in association with Save the Children, Mongolia for street children living in Ulaanbaatar. The project continues to run and Yara is currently developing a network of video projects for others living in marginalized situations. Yara also works as a freelance camerawoman and has produced and edited several donor videos for International Aid agencies. Yara has travelled extensively through Africa, Asia, Middle East and Central America and has field knowledge of community participation and its importance. As a trustee of JustAid, she is keen to ensure a strong level of commitment from local communities. Empowerment, ownership and sustainability are paramount to her work. |
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| Dharshan Wignarajah |
Dharshan graduated with a degree in Economics and Politics from Edinburgh University. He lives and works in Amsterdam for McKinsey. Prior to this, he worked for Shell Solar and was involved in the day-to-day operations of their direct sales operations in developing countries. His role involved focusing on business development activities to spot opportunities in new markets/countries. Dharshan’s expertise gained from positions in both finance and marketing/operations functions in the developing world will provide valuable guidance for JustAid. Exposure to developing country markets, policy and regulatory environments will also prove useful as JustAid establishes itself. |
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