Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
An estimated 23 million lives are at risk after devastating earthquakes hit southeast Turkey and neighbouring Syria on 6th February.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
Inspired by our Jewish values, we provide life-saving and life-changing action to support and empower people in crisis around the world.
Ukraine: One Year On
One year on from the start of the horrific Russia invasion of Ukraine, we look at the issues our partners on the ground are facing, and how World Jewish Relief is helping people in the hardest to reach towns and cities.
What We Do
We work with local partners across the globe to share expertise and respond to emergencies.
We work in six critical areas:
- Humanitarian Response
- Climate Resilience
- Employment and Livelihoods
- Refugee Employment
- Support for Older People
- Support for Ukraine
Take action to support our work
Donate
Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February we have been supporting our 29 partners across the country as they do everything they can to protect their communities in the face of active conflict.
Disaster Fund
Thousands of people are hit by disasters each year. By donating towards our disaster recovery work, you can ensure that the next time an emergency hits, we can respond rapidly.
Supporting Ukraine
188,000
Ukranians supported since the outbreak of war
3.4
Tonnes of medication delivered to those in need
75,000
Food packages delivered
Other Ways to Help
Donate to Celebrate
Celebrating a birthday, bar mitzvah, wedding or special occasion? Why not ask your friends to donate to World Jewish Relief and make a real difference to the lives of people in need.
Challenges
Join one of our exciting challenge events and help change lives with every step, pedal or paddle.
Leave a gift in your Will
No matter the size, leave a gift to us in your will and help future generations survive the consequences of conflict and disaster. Together, we can take life-saving action.
Your Family History
World Jewish Relief was established as the Central British Fund for German Jewry in 1933 to help refugees from Nazi-Europe, and we succeeded in bringing around 65,000 Jewish refugees to safety.
We have names of over 315,000 people who contacted us for help, as well as records for the 65,000 refugees we supported throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
Your family history may be in our files.
Featured News
Women Refugees: Barriers to Integration
8th Mar 2023,
Refugee Employment
Often traumatised from fleeing disaster and unimaginable violence, refugees arriving in the UK have been forced to leave their culture and their support systems behind.
On the Ground in Turkey
7th Mar 2023,
Emergency Appeals
4.17am. It’s a time I hear again and again. 4.17am. A time that usually comes and goes, quietly and unnoticed. But this 4.17am was different, this 4.17am left its indelible mark, in every sense.
Our Turkey-Syria Earthquake Response
7th Mar 2023,
Emergency Appeals
On Monday 6th February 2023, two deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria.
International Women’s Day
8th Mar 2023,
STEP
This year we're celebrating International Women's Day by #EmbracingEquity.
