Jim Buttery

Philanthropy, international development and football. A Londoner living in Muscat.

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

Side with the child over the gun.
Every. Single. Time.
No matter whose gun.
No matter whose child.
Naomi Klein

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

The British Council's history includes many memorable moments and famous names, I've written an article for our Voices magazine looking back at the last 90 years and sharing our ambitions for the future. You can find it here: https://t.co/OVPb55NXzQ
#BritishCouncil90

[British Council @BritishCouncil]

We're honoured to share a special message from our Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, on our 90th anniversary today, inspiring us to continue our work in the years to come.

#BritishCouncil90

[LiteraryVienna @LiteraryVienna]

“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.”

James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time
* August 2, 1924

[Christine Wilson @SonicWhirls]

A pleasure to join this distinguished panel at the Baghdad Forum for Young Leaders to share findings from our Next Generation Iraq research - thank you and I hope to return and continue the dialogue on youth, peace and positive change. @UKinIraq @Iraq_BC @ishtarcenter1 @moamersi

[Christine Wilson @SonicWhirls]

New research opportunity: we are looking for a supplier to research women's role in the creative economy in Iraq. The deadline to apply is 30 June 2024. We expect collaboration with Iraqi researchers/experts who can provide local expertise.
https://t.co/Po97TYzBsY…

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

And just imagine the power that international students (from UK universities) make to the global economy!!

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

Universities power the UK economy 📈

See what the economic impact of universities is where you live 👇

https://t.co/qy2IkuxpsX

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

An important and welcome initiative 👏

[Melinda Bohannon @MelindaBohannon]

🇬🇧 Proud to announce at #EWF2024 new £45m higher education programme to improve employability of women and girls across multiple countries ⁦⁦@FCDOEducation⁩ https://t.co/TQ9Prqktny

[alannah travers @AlannahTravers]

"As #Iraq transitions into its development phase, the failure to adequately address residual humanitarian needs and implement durable solutions only compounds the challenges faced by these communities." ✍️ @glumphish @JLesserRoy @corinnelinnecar (@eu_echo) https://t.co/I7x1rKAZk1

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

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[Christine Wilson @SonicWhirls]

My @Iraq_BC colleague Salman Turki introducing an early overview of findings from #NextGeneration 🇮🇶 - full report launches this summer.

[Basima Abdulrahman @BasimaAbd]

I am honored to be on the 2023 @BBC100women list of inspiring and influential women from around the world.

Among them the human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, former US First Lady Michelle Obama, amongst other amazing women.

See the full list here 👉🏼 https://t.co/nnVqaI1Efa

[David Baddiel @Baddiel]

One of the very greatest. RIP.

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

Art Jameel & British Council launch new partnership to fund & nurture the arts in addressing the climate crisis. Individual artists, cultural organisations & arts institutions based in the Arab world (& UK) are invited to submit proposals until 15 Dec 2023 https://t.co/mwP5pnBPoj

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

Writing a new chapter in Mosul’s story recovery and renewal. British Council is delighted to have signed a new IELTS partnership agreement for the delivery of English language assessment services at the University of Mosul #IELTS

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

From the classroom to humanitarian rescue… British Council teachers in Morocco use their language skills to help UK search and rescue efforts. Amazing work

[British Council @ma_British]

On day 2 of relentless effort, our #BritishCouncil colleagues Ali, Abdessamad, Abdelwahed, and Abderrazak spent the entire day providing unwavering support to the UK Search & Rescue teams.
@BritishCouncil
@UKinMorocco @UK_ISAR_TEAM @UKISAR

[BBC 5 Live Sport @5liveSport]

🏆 Premier League
🏆 FA Cup
🏆 Champions League

Manchester City become only the second English team to complete the treble 🤩

A historic achievement by Pep Guardiola and his team.

#BBCFootball #MCFC #ManCity #UCLfinal

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

Really enjoyed our day together in Najaf from the spiritual to the educational, a fascinating city and great people.

[Mark Bryson-Richardson @mbrysonr]

Great to visit Najaf and key centres of learning. At Kufa University we discussed the strong connections with the British Council and how we can further strengthen them. At the Al-Alamein Institute, we discussed post-graduate co-operation.

[Scott McDonald @McDonaldScott_]

It was a privilege to visit #Iraq and see the reality of the country today, which feels optimistic. And great to hear from the people involved in our work there, including partners and our team. Here I am in conversation with country director @JimButtery

[Jim Buttery @JimButtery]

A rare privilege: hosting HRH the Duchess of Edinburgh in Baghdad and showing her @BritishCouncil’s work in support of girls’ education. She visited Hiteen Secondary School and learnt about the school Parliament, human rights education and the campaign for girls to stay in school