Jewish World Watch (JWW) is a leading organization in the fight against genocide and mass atrocities. Since its founding in 2004 based on Jewish experience and values, JWW has grown from a collection of Southern California synagogues into a global coalition that includes schools, churches, individuals, communities and partner organizations that share a vision of a world without genocide. Currently focused on the ongoing crises in Sudan and eastern Congo, JWW partners with on-the-ground organizations to develop high-impact projects that improve the lives of survivors and help build the foundation for a safer world, while inspiring  our communities to support tangible projects and advocate for political change. Since its inception, JWW has raised more than eleven million dollars in pursuit of our mission,  impacting our community and hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan and Congo.

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Mission Statement

It is the mission of Jewish World Watch to:

1. Educate target constituencies by developing appropriate materials and programs;
2. Advocate for policies to stop or prevent genocide and other atrocities through community organization and mobilization; and
3. Develop resources and allocate funds towards relief and development projects aimed at empowering and alleviating the suffering of survivors.

Governing Principles

JWW is guided by the decisions of its Governing Council.

1. All members of JWW have at least one member on the Governing Council and all members have one vote on the Governing Council.
2. Concerning the decision making of the Governing Council:
   • The Governing Council may delegate decision making to its Chair under the following circumstances: guiding the day to day operations of JWW.
   • In the event that a decision must be made under circumstances that will not allow for a full meeting of the Governing Council. These include but are not limited to, response to funders, response to the media and event related decisions.
   • The Governing Council will strive for consensus in all its decisions but if consensus cannot be reached then a vote of two thirds of those present is needed to make a decision.
3. The Synagogue Advisory Committee will identify the action priorities for JWW on an annual basis. At the request of any member of the Governing Council, the Governing Council will review its priorities prior to its annual review. The Synagogue Advisory Council will use the following criteria to guide its discussion of those priorities:
   • The need is generated by genocide or other similarly egregious abuse of human rights;
   • there is an urgent need to respond;
   • there is an identifiable goal;
   • JWW can have a meaningful impact on the need;
   • it fulfills the mission of the JWW; and
   • JWW has sufficient resources to implement a meaningful response.
4. The Governing Council will identify the fundraising goals of JWW in conjunction with each action priority. Those fundraising goals will be determined and reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Governing Council. Among the considerations to be used by the Governing Council in both its determination of fundraising goals and its review of those goals are:
   • JWW can have a meaningful impact on the need;
   • JWW can link its fundraising efforts to its education efforts;
   • there is a strong likelihood of success in raising funds;
   • JWW can identify and implement multiple fundraising strategies to meet the goal; and
   • it advances the mission of the JWW.

Jewish World Watch is committed to the highest ethical standards. Our Bylaws and our current IRS Form 990 are available upon request, as are our Conflict of Interest, Record Retention and Whistleblower policies.