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I was a Former volunteer & Went on a social justice trip to Nicaragua with them, went to several events in NYC
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Incredibly knowledge of the complexity of on-the-ground issues. AJWS knows how to make aid go the farthest, while building grassroots power so that the people receiving the aid can be in control of how it affects their communities. One of the best you can donate to.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... service trips and panel events i've attended
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... their emphasis on grassroots efforts and awareness of community dynamics.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... knowledgeable and friendly
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help people all over the world empower themselves to address their needs.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... i had spent more time working with the organization
- If I ran this organization, I would... increase the scope of their campaigns
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... financial constraint and growing need
I was a Volunteer & travelled to their grantees and saw first hand how their money makes a difference
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I have donated to them for many years and have had the amazing opportunity to travel with them to Africa and India to see their work first hand. They do amazing work in many countries around the world.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... they are really making a difference
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change the world!!!
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... people dont know about them
I spent summer 2008 in Honduras working with an NGO in the community of Gracias. We worked for seven weeks building a community center. I was impressed with the AJWS's organization of the trip and the curriculum that went along with the program. We were able to learn about the poverty and problems that are causing it as well as how to reduce its impact.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The year long program. Our group was able to make a difference in Honduras, as well as use our power as American citizens to affect change in politics.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... solve world poverty through grassroots change.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... future funding if the economy doesn't improve
I was a Volunteer & I volunteered in rural nicaragua building capacity in a local NGO and community.
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I spent my summer in 2008 on a Volunteer Summer program in El Horno, Nicaragua. Working along side with Fundacion Denis Ernesto González López, we assisted in building a community center in order for the NGO to provided sustainable agricultural techniques to farmers as well as to bring in income to provide more micro- grants to local farmers. AJWS provided me with an amazing experience as well as knowledge of social justice issues.
AJWS is an amazing organizations and since working with them it has been hard to find other groups that is as dedicated to alleviating poverty. My experience with AJWS has been the major turning point in becoming a global citizen and living responsibly. AJWS provides participants with the essential tools to assess and address social justice issues.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... every aspect of my life. they have inspired me to lead a life of service, responsibility and humanitarianism. This experience will help me determine my future career.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The Lessons learned, the cross cultural experience, Friendships made in my host community and among participates. they have also provided us with a large network of people who care about social issues and are willing to help.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Are friendly, lively, dedicated and also want input from anyone in order to make their organization better. The staff are wonderful and care about the participants just as much as the communities they are helping.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help 1000's of communities that need thier help to stop the visious cycle of poverty. That is only with half of thier money, with another half they could create 1000's of social change leaders who will work to create change in north america.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... if the post trip retreats and information sessions lasted for longer than a year. I would like to remain connected but it is hard when i am in another country without access to all the great events they have.
- If I ran this organization, I would... not do very much. they are very well organized. It would be to keep in touch with the alumni of thier programs better. AJWS is trying thier best to do this but it is a great challenge in itself.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... making the appropriate changes in Foriegn policies. they have come out with a new campaign to address world hunger and they are putting a lot of effort into this area of interest.
- One thing I'd also say is that... AJWS is an amazing organization and i hope that this website will be able to make them more of a household jewish name that they have already become.
I was a Volunteer & In Uganda, I helped the organization with strategic planning. In Cambodia, I taught English to staff, accompanied social workers on home visits and wrote case studies,edited annual report and strategic plan, and wrote letters of inquiry to potential dono
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AJWS is a first class organization! I spent a summer volunteering with them in Uganda and another summer in Cambodia. The orientation material was outstanding as was the application process. I felt well looked after even though I was half way around the world from the NY office. Both placements had in-country reps and I was connected with other volunteers who I would meet up with in the capitals once or twice. The two NGOs were great matches for my administrative and teaching skills. Thank you AJWS!
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- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... over the top competent and committed!
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... allow volunteers who top out on their three assignments join something like a senior corps in order to be called upon for special international assignments like representing AJWS at conference, doing disaster relief or fill short term staffing gaps.