The Order of St John

St John Papua New Guinea is one of the organisations which make up the global charity called the Order of St John.

The Order of St John is a major international charity, accredited to the United Nations, whose organisations – together widely known as St John - provide first aid, health care and support services in over 40 countries around the world.

The Order’s charitable work is carried out by the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St John organisations worldwide – with volunteers and staff of over 250,000. Read more on their website.

“St John’s focus on primary health care, especially amongst the poorest of the poor, and its capacity to tap the most generous and caring human impulses, gives it a special place in our hearts”

Nelson Mandela, Knight of the Order of St John