To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Recognising outstanding dedication
Share this:
It is, however, well worth reflecting that many others around the globe are far less fortunate in that they live in permanent fear of states of crisis, occasioned not only by capricious weather but also by poverty, oppression or conflict.
Few people in Jersey will appreciate this more fully than Rose Hélie, who at the end of last week was named Barclays Wealth Inspirational Woman of the Year. The crisis communities with which she has become so familiar are in Romania, an impoverished country to which, over many years, she and her fellow charity workers have sent incredible quantities of aid.
Mustard Seed Jersey, the charity with such strong links to Romania, is famous for the shoeboxes of assorted goods which it is able to send thanks to the generosity of Islanders, but that is anything but the full extent of the help it offers to so many in dire need of all the assistance that they can access.
In accepting her award, Rose Hélie modestly paid tribute to all those who have helped – and continue to help – her in her efforts. That tribute was without doubt as appropriate as it was generous, but without the extraordinary leadership of Mustard Seed Jersey’s principal figure, far less might have been achieved.
The Woman of the Year award was, fittingly, made at a breakfast which marked International Women’s Day. The occasion also marked the achievements of the runners-up in the Barclays Wealth awards, another charity campaigner, Lynsey Beahan, and Pat Robson of the Harbour Gallery, who has done so much encourage so many people’s interest in arts and crafts.
Meanwhile, it was also fitting that the breakfast was held in aid of the Jersey Women’s Refuge, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Like the recipient of the Inspirational Woman award and Mustard Seed, the refuge can be very proud of the sadly essential role that it plays so effectively.
Related