We are inspired by the Jewish ideal of ‘Tikkum Olam’ – Healing the World. As such, we recognise the significant impact UK Jewry can have in responding to humanitarian need in the international community. In a world in which conflict, suffering and inequality are still rife, the need to respond with compassion and generosity to the suffering of others resonates strongly within the Jewish experience.
We are committed to acting on behalf of UK Jewry to international disasters and development programmes throughout the world. We have taken on the work which had been carried out by World Jewish Aid and continue to react to international crises as they unfortunately arise.
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Sudan: Western Darfur - Supporting the elderly in IDP campsDarfur, like every other conflict, affects all those living there but women, children and the elderly face specific hardships. WJR has undertaken to work with these particularly vulnerable groups to try and ease their suffering during the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century. Find out more |
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Chad: Supporting women and girls in refugee campsThere are 226,000 refugees from Darfur living in eastern Chad. The camp in which WJR works hosts approx. 26,000. 61% are female. WJR is working to support women living in this camp and safeguard their well-being. Find out more |
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Bangladesh Cyclone AppealFollowing WJR’s appeal for support for those affected by Cyclone Sidr in November 2007, £5,000 was provided to partners in Bangladesh to provide basic water kits for 1,000 families. The kits include buckets, water purification tablets, soap and water containers. Find out more |
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Pakistan Earthquake 2005 ResponseWJR coordinated the British Jewish response to the Pakistan earthquake of 2005, raising over £200,000, which provided direct assistance to over 22,000 individuals through six projects, four of which are still running. Find out more |
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Sri Lanka: Titthagala School – GalleIn partnership with the Senehasa Trust, WJR is constructing additional classrooms at this small rural school. Find out more |
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