Sister Joan Clare

Medical Relief Advisor for MMI

 

Sister Joan Clare Chin Loy was born on May 31st, 1931, and is of Chinese descent. Formerly Director of Implementation Programme for Refugees with UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees), Sister Joan Clare is now medical relief advisor to Medical Mission International.

 

She brings to MMI a highly skilled background in the world of refugee relief and worldwide public health. Her work as representative for MMI has implications around the world and her impact is felt wherever the destitute and sick are found.

 

She has been key in opening doors to allow life saving emergency relief to the poor and needy. Working in notorious areas such as the dumpsites of Manila, Bicol, as well as throughout Asia and Africa, Sister Joan Clare has fought against the effects of TB and a host of other diseases, malnutrition, and homelessness.

 

Sister Joan Clare holds advanced degrees in the Sciences as well as Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. She holds degrees from Fordham University (NY) as well as having studied at Howard University (DC), Notre Dame (IN), and the University of London (UK).