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Welcome to AJWS—a community inspired by Jewish values of justice and a universal commitment to human rights. Together we’re working to build a more just and equitable world for all.
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Four continents. Seventeen countries. Through grantmaking and advocacy, we're improving the lives of millions of people around the world.
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Associate Director, Global Grants Management
Remote – Contiguous US-Based
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Remote – US-based, location-specific (Chicago area)
Development Associate
Remote – Contiguous US-Based
Development Associate (Part Time)
Remote – Contiguous US-Based
Recent Blog Posts
Teresa Mercedes Emilia, 19, says she was blessed to grow up surrounded by strong women — especially her proud grandmother. She was born in the…
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Who Makes Change Happen?
Human rights work is complicated—so we’re asking key questions and breaking it down together in our new series, Repairing the World, Step by Step. …
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After fleeing South Sudan, refugees begin again in Uganda — with the help of RICE West Nile
After Keji lost her parents to the violent, ongoing conflict in South Sudan, she and her siblings fled to Arua, Uganda — a city near…
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