This map shows the Jewish population across the globe (in millions)
Charities specific to the Jewish faith
Charity
The following two charities are specific to the Jewish faith in that they are run by Jews and carry Jewish moral beliefs, however they do not solely help people of the Jewish faith.
With its global outlook today WJR is positioned as the charity to channel the UK Jewish community's response to disasters and need affecting the international community regardless of race, religion or nationality.
WJR is above all an enabling organisation, helping individuals and communities to survive and thrive.
WJR has operated in Aden, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan/Chad, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, Yemen, Yugoslavia
WJR is always ready to assist those in the greatest need. Year by year, we review our programmes to ensure we are providing the most relevant and life-changing support in order that people can regain their independence and ultimately have a brighter future.
Who WJR help:
Children are the innocent victims of poverty, which deprives them of the healthy start to life they all deserve. We are helping communities build a positive future for their children.
Many elderly people face constant hardship at the most basic level from battling the brutal cold to finding enough food to survive. We are striving to improve the quality of life of those who live in the communities we support.
We support communities across the globe where the need is greatest. By implementing programmes that help regenerate and revitalise communities, this leads to increased independence and ultimately a better quality of life.
We react to international disasters around the world wherever there is need. We provide support regardless of race, religion or ethnic origin.
We believe people should live the life they choose.
Our mission
Norwood supports people with learning disabilities and children and families in need. We work with individuals to improve the quality of their lives and achieve their goals. Our services are provided to the Jewish community and also to people in the wider community.
Our values
In support of our mission:
Empowering - We empower the people who use our services to achieve their aspirations.
Ambitious - We are ambitious for our service users and Norwood.
Imaginative - We encourage creativity, imagination and new ideas.
Professional - We are professional in the way we deal with people and in the information that we give them.
About Norwood
Every year Norwood enables thousands of people to change their lives, one by one.
Norwood supports people with learning disabilities and children and families in need. We believe people should live the life they choose and we work with individuals to change their lives and achieve their goals.
We provide vital, personalised services to the Jewish community and to people in the wider community in London and the South East.
Delivered by 1200 staff and supported by 800 dedicated volunteers, these services are divided into Children and Family Services and Adult Services.
Children and Family Services
•Family support
•Inclusive nursery
•Special education
•After-school clubs and holiday schemes
•Short breaks
•Transition support
•Adoption
Adult Services
•Life long learning
•Supported employment
•Supported living
•Registered care homes
To continue to provide, improve and expand these services, Norwood must raise £9m annually from voluntary donations.
