Get to Know AJWS

Watch our video to learn how American Jewish World Service is supporting people around the world who are fighting to improve millions of lives.

Get to Know AJWS

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Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, AJWS works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world.

Who We Are

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What Inspires Us?

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Meet Naw Wah

Naw Wah* fled her village in Burma when she was 15. Her close-knit, rural community…

What I Love About AJWS

We asked our supporters what they love about the AJWS community and our work to…
I Am A Jew

I Am A Jew

At AJWS, fighting for human dignity is in our DNA.
Something Different for Our Daughters: Mangal & Shital's Story

Something Different for Our Daughters: Mangal & Shital’s Story

At just 14 years old, Mangal Waikar’s parents pressured her into a marriage she didn’t…
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