American Jewish World Service, Inc.

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Phone: 212.792.2900

45 W 36th St
11th Fl
New York
New York 10018
USA
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Geographic areas served: Americas, Africa, Asia

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American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism?s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community.

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jennie thompson

05/19/11

The trip my husband and I took into the field with AJWS was a turning point in our philanthropic and passionate commitment to this great organization and to the people served through its programs. Several years ago, we accompanied the indefatigable Ruth Messinger and other staff and volunteer ... more »

Julia

01/15/10

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... more »

Ali

01/15/10

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... more »

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