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Family to remember British aid worker killed in Gaza

The family of a British man killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza are planning a big send-off for a larger-than-life character. James “Jim” Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers who died when their convoy was hit ...

22 May 2024 at 00:01

British aid workers believed to have been detained by Russians in Ukraine named

Two British men who are believed to have been detained in Ukraine by Russian forces were working as humanitarian aid volunteers, a non-profit group has said. The Presidium Network said Paul Urey and Dylan Healey were captured early on Monday ...

29 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Donate money not material goods, says humanitarian group on Ukraine border

An aid worker on the Ukraine-Romania border has urged those wishing to support refugees to send cash, not material items. Cassandra Nelson works for humanitarian group Mercy Corps, which has its European headquarters in Edinburgh. The ...

12 Mar 2022 at 17:25

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Eurovision trip for Ukrainian aid workers was ‘extremely moving’ – organiser

A Liverpool man said there were “so many extremely moving moments” during a trip made by a group of fellow aid workers to Liverpool for the Eurovision song contest. Tim Johnson, a 37-year-old IT consultant, brought a group of ...

15 May 2023 at 11:10

‘I’m not a hero but I’m not a wimp either’ – UK aid workers reflect on Ukraine

Aid workers from the UK who have visited Ukraine have shared the lessons they have learned over the past 12 months, with one saying: “I have never seen those looks on people’s faces before and I have spent years working in ...

20 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Family of Briton killed in Gaza ‘disappointed’ at no apology from Israeli PM

The family of Israeli air strike victim James Kirby said they are “disappointed” that the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not apologise after seven aid workers were killed. The 47-year-old was one of three ...

03 Apr 2024 at 14:37

Aid worker’s brother criticises UK Government after Gaza attack

The brother of an aid worker who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza has said it is “hard to comprehend” the British Government’s inaction over the killings. James “Jim” Henderson was one of seven aid workers who died ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:28

British aid workers killed in Gaza named as global condemnation of attack grows

Three British aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike in Gaza have been hailed as “heroes” amid mounting international condemnation of the attack. World Central Kitchen (WCK) confirmed British victims John Chapman, ...

03 Apr 2024 at 09:40

Who were the aid workers killed in the Israeli air strike?

Seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike while delivering food to besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with the charity World Central Kitchen. Three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national,...

03 Apr 2024 at 13:38

Aid workers killed in Gaza were ‘heroes’, says charity as British victims named

Gaza air strike which killed British aid workers was ‘grave mistake’ says Israel

Seven aid workers, including three Britons, who were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza will be remembered as “heroes”, the charity’s chief executive has said. British victims John Chapman, 57, James “Jim” ...

03 Apr 2024 at 01:25

Aid worker’s friend turns grief into love by raising money for old boxing club

The childhood friend of a British aid worker who died in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza hopes to honour him by raising money for the boxing club he used to attend. James “Jimmy” Henderson was among the seven ...

21 Apr 2024 at 13:21

Family pay tribute to ‘larger than life’ aid worker killed in Israeli air strike

The family of a British man killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza have paid tribute to his “larger than life presence” and his “legacy”. James ‘Jim’ Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen ...

17 May 2024 at 12:39

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