90 Years of World Jewish Relief
For 90 years, World Jewish Relief has responded to the needs of marginalised communities. We were founded in 1933 to support Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, have assisted Jewish communities in crisis across the world, and today support people in 23 countries within and beyond the community.
Our Royal Patron
Inspired by a visit to Krakow’s Jewish community in 2002, His Majesty approached World Jewish Relief and encouraged us to fund, build and establish the outstanding Jewish Community Centre in the city.
In 2015, His Majesty The King became World Jewish Relief’s Royal Patron and we are delighted that this was reconfirmed in 2024. His Majesty’s unwavering commitment and active support is a great source of motivation and inspiration to our team, trustees and global partners.
If something is wrong, let me be among the first to put it right
Our Values
We Give
We give all that we can give, do all that we can do, in effort and action.
We Care
Every life, any life is deserving of our care, support and protection and when we care, support and protect one, we care, support and protect the world.
We Act
Flexible enough to be effective, experienced enough to be efficient. What’s needed, where and when it is needed most, with partners who share our purpose and knowledge.
Our People
90 Years of Impact
65,000
Jews rescued from Nazi Europe
80
Countries worked in
537,557
People supported over the last 5 years
How You Can 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.
Featured News
Ukraine Dam Disaster
19th Jun 2023,
Emergency Appeals
On June 6th, a dam exploded in Kherson region causing devastating flooding. The 42,000 people living in the immediate flood-affected areas face water shortages, and deadly diseases from water contamination.
Life in a Ukrainian Ghost Town
9th May 2023,
Support for Ukraine
The situation in Kherson is nightmarish. The region, home to 330,000 people before the war, is now a ghost-town with less than 60,000 inhabitants.
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.
Turkey-Syria Earthquakes: Three Months On
12th May 2023,
Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Two deadly earthquakes, followed by thousands of aftershocks, have claimed 54,540 lives and injured 117,485 across southern Turkey and northern Syria. Lives and livelihoods have been destroyed.
