The Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief
Asia Tsunami Relief
In response to the devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis that hit several countries surrounding the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, the Jewish Coalition for Asia Tsunami Relief has been established. Made up of 39 Jewish organizations, the Coalition is now raising funds to assist the victims of this disaster, which left over 200,000 people dead and tens of thousands displaced. Please CLICK HERE to read more about Jewish Coalition for Asia Tsunami Relief and to donate to this effort.
Ethnic Cleansing in Darfur, Sudan
Described as the world's worst humanitarian crisis today, the ethnic-based violence in Sudan's Darfur province has placed nearly 2 million mainly black African farmers and their families at risk. While peace talks continue between the Government of Sudan and the two Darfurian rebel groups, and as the UN, the African Union, the US and other countries condemn the large-scale violence, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. As a political solution is sought, millions of people are being exposed to starvation, disease and death. To help ease the plight of Darfur’s victims, JDC convened and is now coordinating the Jewish Coalition for Sudan Relief. Made up of 24 mainly North American Jewish organizations, the Coalition has raised over $450,000 to date, all of which has been used to support the work of the few NGOs that are actively providing humanitarian relief to those affected. To learn more about the Jewish Coalition for Sudan Relief or to make a donation, please CLICK HERE
********************************************************
The JDC-coordinated Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief (JCDR)facilitates a unified Jewish response to natural and man-made crises overseas. Comprised of 46 U.S. and foreign Jewish organizations, the Coalition represents the full spectrum of Jewish life.
Activities are carried out with funds donated primarily, but not exclusively, by the North American Jewish public. All funds raised by these Coalitions are used for non-sectarian activities.
The Coalition has conducted disaster assistance and relief activities in:
| Asia: | Tsunami Relief |
| Sudan: | Relief and Assistance |
| India: | Earthquake Relief |
| El Salvador: | Earthquake Relief |
| Ethiopia: | Drought Relief |
| Turkey: | Earthquake Relief |
| Kosovo: | Relief and Assistance |
| Central America: | Hurricane Mitch Relief |
For more information about these Coalition-supported activities, as well as a full listing of Coalition members, please visit the JCDR website by clicking here.
August 2005
