Conflict and Famine in Ethiopia
World Jewish Relief is immensely troubled by ongoing famine and a rise in violence in Ethiopia, a country which has been devastated by recent civil wars, drought and the climate crisis. More than 24.4 million people across Ethiopia are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, and over 4.4 million are internally displaced (UN OCHA, 2024). World Jewish Relief is working with its local Ethiopian partner to provide support to those affected, and is continuing to monitor the situation closely.
Israel at War
Six months have now passed since Hamas’ devastating terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7th. Six months that have changed Jewish people and Jewish communities across the world, with antisemitism rising to unprecedented levels. Alarmingly, more than 130 hostages remain in captivity after being taken by Hamas, including men, women and children of all ages. They, and their families, have suffered 181 long, intolerable nights. Their release is paramount and we, alongside the entire community, anxiously await their safe return.
Past, Present and Future in Rwanda: 30 Years On
This month marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide which resulted in the murder of over one million Tutsi and the courageous Hutus that stood up for them. Read about Rwanda's past, present and future.
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Update: Haiti on the Edge
World Jewish Relief is deeply troubled by the escalating crisis in Haiti, where a surge in gang violence, especially in the capital, Port-au-Prince, has exacerbated instability. Numerous hospitals have shut down, leaving health services crippled and communities across the nation in distress. Over 360,000 people have been internally displaced; Haiti is facing a very uncertain future.
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Inspiring Inclusion in Bangladesh
World Jewish Relief has worked in Bangladesh since 2018, responding to typhoons and improving conditions in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, helping people to develop sustainable livelihoods, and survive extreme weather events. Now, we’re supporting this community in Koyra, helping them to build their resilience to the climate crisis through our local partner Prottyashi. Find out more.
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Ukraine’s older Jewish communities still holding on in the face of two years of war
Ukraine was once home to the largest Jewish population in Europe, with approximately 1.5 million Jews living in the Soviet republic of Ukraine. By 2023, a year after Russia’s devastating full-scale invasion, the Jewish community of Ukraine was estimated at around 43,000 – just 3% of what it once was.
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