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We Need To Talk About Child Marriage
Forward
As I have every August in recent years, I am busy preparing my children to return to school. While I am excited for them to continue learning and growing, I can’t help but think about the millions of children—especially girls—in other parts of the world who are denied the right to an education. Tragically, many …Read More
Uganda’s Jews are down to one meal a day because of East Africa’s famine
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Pride and Perseverance From Uganda to Nicaragua
The Advocate
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American Jewish World Service Names Brad Sugar Director for the Midwest Region
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has appointed Brad Sugar, a veteran nonprofit professional with extensive experience leading and growing institutions, as its Director for the Midwest Region. Sugar comes to AJWS, the leading Jewish international human rights and development organization, from American Friends of The Hebrew University, where he previously served as Senior Development Executive. Sugar’s deep commitment to Jewish values and his familiarity with Jewish communities in the region make him a valuable addition to AJWS’s leadership team.
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In honor of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to courageous frontline responders around the globe. #NotATarget https://t.co/cLOAA8SxIZ
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South Sudan is the most dangerous country in the world for aid workers. But that hasn't stopped AJWS partner Assistance Mission for Africa...
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