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Refugee Week

Standing shoulder to shoulder with refugees in crisis since 1933. Will you stand shoulder to shoulder with us?

Over 90 years of supporting refugees

Established in 1933 to support Jewish refugees facing persecution in Nazi-occupied Europe, World Jewish Relief today continues to provide life-saving and life-changing action to refugees in crisis around the world, from within and beyond the community, helping them to establish independent lives. All our work, including our support to refugees, is guided by deeply Jewish values such as Welcoming the Stranger.

Watch as Simon Schama takes you through 90 years of World Jewish Relief’s history, and hear from some of the people we have supported during this time.

Inspired to take action? Stand shoulder to shoulder with people in crisis across the world and get involved in our upcoming fundraising campaign.

We are proud to act on our Jewish commitment to Welcome the Stranger, assisting refugees in crisis across the world.

Paul Anticoni, Chief Executive

Our Impact

65,000

Jews rescued from Nazi-occupied Europe

25,000

Ukrainian refugees supported since February 2022

11,000

refugees supported in the UK this year

Stories

The Kindertransport rescue

We were instrumental in the Kindertransport, which rescued almost 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi persecution before the war. This refugee week, follow this timeline to find out how it came to pass.

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Anna's Story

Fleeing the war in Ukraine, Anna was taken in by a generous Jewish family in the UK. They would soon find they shared a remarkable family connection.

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Yanal's Story: from Syria to the UK

Yanal arrived in the UK as a refugee from Syria, fleeing conflict and devastation. Hear Yanal share her story of resilience and courage, as she rebuilds a life for her family in Coventry.

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