American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated to Judaism's imperative to pursue justice.

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Burma reels from Cyclone Nargis

The effects of Cyclone Nargis, which ripped through Burma on May 2, are continuing to cause destruction throughout the country. While Burma's governing military regime claims that 23,000 people are dead, it is estimated that the death toll could be as high as 100,000. Almost 40,000 people are reported as missing and at least one million are now homeless. In the delta coast, particularly the Irrawaddy region, 95 percent of homes have been destroyed. Given the latest reports, this could be the world's deadliest natural disaster since the tsunami of 2004... more arrow

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Ask the President not to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing this summer. AJWS will deliver signatures to the White House on Monday, May 12... Take action! arrow

Just published: AJWS Reports Spring 2008

A Call to Action: From Beijing to Darfur

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