American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated to Judaism's imperative to pursue justice.

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Burma reels from Cyclone Nargis

The effects of Cyclone Nargis, which ripped through Burma (Myanmar) on May 2, are continuing to cause destruction throughout the country. While the official death toll has risen to 38,000, aid agencies estimate that the number of dead could be as high as 128,000. At least one million are currently homeless, and up to 2.5 million are at risk of hunger and disease. This could be the world's deadliest natural disaster since the tsunami of 2004... more arrow

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Tell President Bush to do the right thing!

Ask the President not to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer. AJWS will deliver signatures to the White House on Monday, May 12... Take action! arrow

Just published: AJWS Reports Spring 2008

Jews as Global Citizens: Our Responsibility in the World

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