The global leader in first aid

St John is an international family of charities whose mission is to lead globally in first aid and medical responses to community healthcare needs.

We offer a broad range of first aid services and activities through local volunteers in 44 countries. This army of everyday heroes is more than 200,000 strong, and they are embedded in their local communities.

At the same time, we at St john aspire to be the go-to first aid training and service delivery provider with a strong brand and a solid local footprint, combined with innovation and dedication.

Please read more about our first aid model in the sections below.

From people for people

As with all our community programmes, we at St John deliver our first aid trainings and services through local volunteers, and they cater to a broad range of target groups. Read more

First aid services and activities

From first aid courses for the work place to mental health first aid training and opioid poisoning response programme, St John offers a wide range of effective and innovative first aid services. Read more

Latest

Join us in celebrating "International Volunteers Day"

International Volunteer Day, commonly known as IVD, is celebrated on the 5th of December every year. It’s a day to recognise the fantastic contributions and efforts volunteers make to our communities around the globe and to say thank you.
HRH The Princess Royal celebrates St John Young Achievers

On 22nd November, young volunteers who have saved lives, shown exceptional bravery, or overcome difficult personal circumstances, were recognised by HRH The Princess Royal at St John Ambulance’s annual Young Achievers awards.
World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The theme for the 2023 #WorldAIDSDay is "Let Communities Lead".
Weekly Bulletin from St John Eye Hospital

As we follow with concern the terrible events in the Middle East and the impact on our friends and colleagues in the Eye Hospital Group in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, we are working closely with the St John Eye Hospital Group to share the latest information about the crisis, and its influence on our expert eye-care services.

Zimbabwe
The Order of St John

Discover how St John promotes physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in 44 countries.
Membership of the Order
Jobs

If you want to become a staff member of our International Office team, you can find our current vacancies here.
Where we work
Our services and programmes

St John Organisations promote physical, mental and spiritual health and resilience in more than 35 countries. First aid is at the core of what we do.
South Africa
Chancery (Honours and Awards)
How St John is helping
St John's Mother & Baby Programme

St John is meeting the urgent health needs of pregnant women, new mothers and infants in Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe through its Mother and Baby Programme. We encourage women to be active in getting the healthcare they need and to safely start their journey into motherhood. At the same time we extend the reach and effectiveness of the public health services.