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St John International

The Order of St John’s global family of healthcare charities delivers community-based and community-focussed care in forty-four (principally Commonwealth) countries and territories around the world, primarily through:
  • First Aid
  • Ambulance services
  • Medical responses to community healthcare

By sharing knowledge and approaches across St John establishments, we work together to continuously improve the quality and scale of training and care that St John provides around the world and to be the “gold standard” in everything we do. We are #OneStJohn.

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168,376 dedicated volunteers
worldwide

1,825,427 People trained in first
aid and healthcare

11,912 paid staff members

2.2million+ emergencies responded
to and people treated

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International
first aid and healthcare

Europe, the Middle East and Africa Asia Americas

Stories from around the world

Stories from around the world

  • Celebrating Leadership and Service: Charlie

    Continuing our International Women’s Day campaign this week, today we are celebrating Charlie from St John Ambulance Australia, a dedicated leader whose innovation, service and commitment have made a lasting impact. From developing an award-winning first aid program for learner drivers to serving as an Army Reservist, Charlie exemplifies leadership in action while balancing family life and community service. Her story of dedication, skill and heart continues to inspire women across our organisation and the wider community.

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  • Celebrating the Women of St John: Annette Lovich

    Following International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable women of St John who lead change, inspire hope, and shape brighter futures worldwide. This week, we celebrate Annette Lovich from Hato Hone St John, who turned personal tragedy into a life of service as an EMT and Peer Support Officer, supporting colleagues and the community with compassion and dedication.

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  • Delivering Quality Care with Sylvia Chopamba

    This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Sylvia Chopamba, Mother and Baby Programme Manager at St John International, whose leadership ensures every mother and child receives high-quality care across Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. Through the Mother and Baby Programme, standardised guidance, real-time learning, and community collaboration help volunteers deliver consistent support, improving maternal and child health outcomes across the region.

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  • From Fear to Confidence: A Mother’s Journey of Transformation

    Grace, a mother of seven from Uganda, once faced pregnancy and childbirth with fear and uncertainty. Through the Mother and Baby Programme, she gained knowledge about antenatal care, skilled facility deliveries, immunisation, and family planning, transforming her experience from risk and anxiety to confidence and informed decision-making. Her story highlights how access to health education and community support can change the future for mothers and their children.

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  • Empowering Women to Make Informed Choices

    Anita, from Malawi enrolled into the Mother and Baby Programme at four months into her fifth pregnancy. 

    “I am pregnant again, but I am afraid to start antenatal care,” she told volunteers during a routine home visit. “I haven’t started antenatal care because I am afraid the nurses will shout at me, and I feel embarrassed,” she explained.

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