Our Mission

Moses Stevens was elected President of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society in 2019. His 20 years’ experience in media and journalism, including leadership roles, have made him an invaluable asset to the Society. He hosts a popular weekly FM radio show and is a long-serving president of the Pacific Islands News Association and Media Association Blong Vanuatu. A pioneer of sports commentary and journalism, football is one of his great interests. Stevens is also the public relations officer of the Vanuatu Football Federation.

Jacob Bani is Vice President of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society, having served for more than four years. He is currently employed at the office of the Head of State as a Registrar of Order. He has extensive experience in leadership roles and in organising and conducting meetings and events. He has a Bachelor in Social Work from the University of Papua New Guinea and a Diploma from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji.

Johnston Tau was elected National Treasurer of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society in 2019. Since leaving high school, he has gained more than 25 years’ experience in the finance and banking industry. He is married with five adult children and six grandchildren.

Selwyn Garu is a member of the Vanuatu Red Cross National Board, representing Penama Red Cross branch. A former Chief Executive Officer of the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs of Vanuatu, he was a Teacher at Nazareth School (now Lini Memorial College) and worked in the Decision administration office for Penama Province. He is currently coordinating a marine conservation project on Custom law and Custom Court and coordinating the Bible translation team to Hano language (North Pentecost). As chairperson of the Lini memorial task force committee, Selwyn is dedicated to driving change in the community.

Jackson is currently Youth representative of Penama Red Cross Branch Board and Youth President for Penama Red Cross. He is also the National Youth representative on the Vanuatu Red Cross National Board and was a delegate to the 2024 International Conference of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. He is currently studying climate change through the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Solferino Academy while leading a programme on saving lives during disasters for the Penama Red Cross youth.

Jack Roy is a member of the Vanuatu Red Cross Society National Board. A supervisor at the National Bank of Vanuatu, he has held different community leadership roles over the years since graduating with an international diploma in business management and diploma in business accounting through Cambridge distance learning and the School of Professional Management. He has also worked closely with rural communities in different roles. He is happily married with one child.

Simon Tambe is the National Board member for Sanma Province Branch. A teacher by profession, he served as a principal at several junior and secondary schools and is a former Secretary of the Sanma Vanuatu Teachers’ Union. He held the role of Coordinator at the Brisbane School of Distance Education for expatriate children in Luganville and chaired the boards of Londua Secondary School and Ranwadi Secondary School. Later, he held the positions of Secretary General for the Church of Christ Vanuatu and director of all church development for the Church of Christ. He serves as chairman of the Bombua Secondary School board.

Meri Worek is the National Board member of Torba Province Branch. She is currently working as the Coordinator of the University of the South Pacific’s Torba Study Centre and has 25 years’ experience in teaching, with a diploma in Education.

Robson Tigona is the National Board member representing the Shefa Province Branch. A lecturer in environmental sciences at the National University of Vanuatu, he is currently completing a PhD in environmental science while developing NUV courses to address the professional needs of Vanuatu and the Pacific. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of the South Pacific, diplomas in science and environmental science and a Master of Science from the University of Auckland. He is married with two children and enjoys walking for exercise.

Mary Jack is the National Board member representing the Tafea Branch. She joined the Vanuatu Red Cross team in 2024 and has extensive experience working for Non-Government Organisations.