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- EIN 36-4558884
- info@afjrv.org
- (888) 999-3054
- 222 Madison Ave Suite 248 New YOrk NY 10016 USA
- www.afjrv.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: International, International Relief
Mission: The mission of AFJRV is to support seriously ill children of all backgrounds from Israel and surrounding areas to reach beyond their medical conditions through free camp programs designed to foster fun, independence, resilience, and personal growth.
Results: Since opening nearly 10 years ago, the Village has changed the lives of more than 18,000 children of every background, religion, ethnicity, and physical limitation. The Village offers on-campus sessions and various off-campus programs–all provided with the full support of our medical team. In addition, the Village has an incredible ripple effect—our programs change children’s lives, strengthens families, and empowers communities.
Target demographics: The mission of AFJRV is to support seriously ill children of all backgrounds from Israel and surrounding areas to reach beyond their medical conditions through free camp programs designed to foster fun, independence, resilience, and personal growth.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Last year, Jordan River Village provided free, inclusive and medically supported, camp programs to almost 4500 Israeli children living with serious illnesses and disabilities.
Geographic areas served: Israel
Programs: Throughout all Village programs, campers are encouraged to have fun, succeed, work together and discover new things—all while focusing on what binds them together—their desire to put aside their illness and do the things that children are supposed to do. Our campers meet others who face challenges similar to their own, and make life-long friends, and develop new circles of support. On campus, we use many once-in-a-lifetime experiences to reinforce this framework such as: tackling our adventure park, horseback riding, swimming, camping activities, sports tournaments, petting zoo, therapeutic engagement with dogs, participating in various workshops such as arts & crafts, cooking, music & drama, archery, and kite building.