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About JWI

MISSION

Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization championing women and girls by preventing domestic violence and sexual abuse; addressing the intersection of domestic violence and gun violence; building pathways to long-term economic security, and strengthening access to every level of leadership in our communities, workplaces, and country.

VISION

We envision a world, free of violence and inequity, where all women and girls thrive.

VALUES

 

The Power of Community

Agency & Autonomy

Justice & Equity

Empathy & Respect

Excellence

Jewish Tradition & Values


*When we say “women and girls,” we mean everyone who experiences the world as female– of every race, culture, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

JWI's History

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JWI Board of Trustees

 

Learn more about our board and their inspiring achievements.

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JWI Staff


Financials

 

JWI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and meets the highest standards established by Charity Navigator (4-star rating, achieved by only 25% of charities evaluated) and GuideStar (gold transparency rating).

JWI’s EIN is 52-6040461. Below, please find a breakdown of our operating expenses and our most recent audited financial statements and IRS Forms 990. Scroll down or click here to see a list of our funders.

 
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Our commitment to our donors:

JWI will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of any other organization.

This policy applies to all information received by Jewish Women International, both online and offline, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

To the extent that any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for the purposes necessary to process the donation.

Donations made online directly to Jewish Women International are secure.

Jewish Women International provides the option to unsubscribe to any email communication at the bottom of our online correspondence, or you can email [email protected] to immediately unsubscribe from further emails.

 

Funders

JWI thanks all the partners - from individuals to foundations - whose generous support makes our work possible.

JWI’s Core Values

We believe in…

 

The Power of Community

Systemic change is possible when we work together as an intentional community. We actively listen and respond to our community and work in close collaboration with our partners.

Agency & Autonomy

Women should have full control over their lives and futures. All women and girls should feel safe to make informed, autonomous decisions over their private lives, finances, relationships, and bodies.

Justice & Equity

We speak out against systemic barriers and injustice against women and girls whenever we see it. We hold ourselves, our community, and our world to high standards. We strive to uplift all women.

Empathy & Respect

Many of us are survivors. We're with you. We believe you. Our work is trauma-informed and survivor-centered. We mirror the world we dream of by working from a place of respect, trust, and empathy.

Excellence

A better world is possible if we aim high, work hard, and strive for excellence. Our common purpose to help all women thrive inspires us to constantly improve, adapt, and take risks.

Jewish Tradition & Values

Inspired by our legacy of progressive Jewish women's leadership and guided by our Jewish values, we proactively respond to the unique needs of Jewish women and girls. We are proudly Jewish.


Theory of Change: Gender-Based Violence

 

If we...

  • Advocate for legislation that protects abuse survivors

  • Offer healthy relationship training directly to students

  • Train and support advocates working with survivors

then...

  • Our communities and our country will shift to be survivor-centered and trauma-informed

so that...

  • We will live in a world, free of violence and inequity, where all women and girls thrive.


Theory of Change: Financial Empowerment

 

If we...

  • Deliver financial literacy workshops to women of all ages

  • Support survivors of domestic violence with financial education and job readiness training

  • Demand legislation that protects women against financial abuse, and creates opportunity for long-term economic security

then...

  • Women will have the knowledge and economic means to control their futures, break the cycle of poverty, and build safe lives for themselves and their children

so that...

  • We will live in a world, free of violence and inequity, where all women and girls thrive.


Theory of Change: Women’s Leadership

 

If we...

  • Create supportive communities of women

  • Mentor young women just beginning their careers

  • Train the next generation of Jewish nonprofit leaders

  • Engage men as allies to support gender equity in the home and workplace

then...

  • Our workplaces and communities will be safe and equitable spaces where women can access the highest levels of leadership

so that...

  • We will live in a world, free of violence and inequity, where all women and girls thrive.

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