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AJWS Hires Executive VP
AJWS has named Robert Bank as its new Executive Vice President. In this role, Bank will work closely with the international development organization’s president, Ruth Messinger, and vice presidents to oversee AJWS’s programmatic work, strategic planning and operations.
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AJWS Announces $5.7 Million in New Grants
AJWS has recently awarded more than $5.7 million to 224 grassroots project partners in 33 countries. This total marks an increase of nearly $2 million over its last grants review in June.
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AJWS Encouraged by Obama Move to Rescind Global Gag Rule
AJWS has applauded President Barack Obama for lifting the global gag rule, a ban on U.S. funding for family planning services provided by overseas NGOs offering abortion services or counseling as part of their programs.
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AJWS to Obama: Sudan’s President May Target Darfuri Civilians if Issued Arrest Warrant
AJWS has released the following statement urging the Obama administration to heed threats of retaliation from Sudan’s president, Omar Al-Bashir, if a warrant for his arrest is issued from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Three AJWS Grantees Honored by International Organizations
AJWS is proud to announce that three of its grantees working in Africa—Friends of Orphans (FRO) in Uganda, Foundation for Development of Needy Communities (FDNC) in Uganda, and Luapula Foundation in Zambia—have received prestigious accolades from international organizations for their work improving children’s livelihoods in war-ravaged and vulnerable communities.
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AJWS President Ruth Messinger: “We Look Forward to Working with the Obama Administration”
Ruth W. Messinger, president of AJWS, today issued the following statement congratulating Barack Obama on his historic victory in the 2008 presidential election.
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AJWS Responds to Floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
AJWS today announced that it will be responding to the humanitarian crises in Haiti and the Dominican Republic following Hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike.
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AJWS Urges Rabbis to Address Darfur During High Holidays
AJWS is urging rabbis across the country to discuss the genocide in Darfur with their congregants during the upcoming high-holidays.
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AJWS Expresses Outrage At China For Revoking Olympic Gold Medalist and Darfur Activist’s Visa
Ruth W. Messinger, President of AJWS, issued a statement today expressing outrage that the Government of China has
revoked the visa for Joey Cheek, a 2006 Olympic speedskating champion and outspoken advocate in the movement to end the genocide in Darfur.
American Jewish World Service Announces Latest Docket
AJWS today announced that it has awarded in its most recent grant review more than $3.8 million in grants to 154 organizations in 27 countries throughout the developing world.
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