Flooding in Pakistan
Pakistan is currently experiencing its worst episode of flooding since 1929 — over 1,600 people have died and as many as 20 million have been affected by the floods. AJWS has been working in Pakistan since the 2005 earthquake. With five trusted grantee partners on the ground we are well-positioned to respond to this latest crisis.
AJWS grantee partners in Pakistan are saving lives by mobilizing emergency support for victims of the flooding and helping to prevent the spread of disease. They are erecting temporary shelters for those whose homes have been destroyed, facilitating access to clean drinking water in government relief camps and working with local and national government authorities to expedite the relief process. As a result of the 2005 earthquake, these organizations already have extensive experience in responding to disasters. Click here to make an on-line donation or you can donate into the Lobby Tzedakah Box.
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July - coffee
August - jelly
September - canned beans (kidney, cannellini, etc.)
October - stuffing
November - gravy
December - fruit cocktail
January - tea bags
February - hot chocolate mix
March - mac and cheese
April - powder drink mixes (tang, lemonade, ice-tea, etc.)
May- baked beans
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Fair Trade and MRT
American Jewish World Service Fair Trade Project: Better Beans
Many voices in the Jewish tradition tell us that when we buy and sell goods, we must treat our partners fairly and honestly. We are forbidden to deceive or cheat merchants, customers, or producers in any way. In our globalized economy, we Jews must engage both our hearts and our minds when we shop for goods, so that our ethical consumption enables a harmonious and thriving global society. Better Beans is a partnership between American Jewish World Service and Equal Exchange that allows our congregations, community organizations, and individuals to buy top-quality coffee beans and chocolate while supporting the efforts of small growers and co-operatives in the developing world.
These farmers often struggle to compete in a global production and distribution system that favors larger growers and multinational corporations. To stay in business and feed their families, small and medium-scale farmers must receive fair prices for their crops and affordable credit; they must engage in long- term trade relationships with partners whom they can trust. Equal Exchange and its affiliate programs, such as Better Beans, exist to create a global market for these farmers and to provide them with access to the financial resources and assistance that they need to operate without being exploited. In addition to supporting small farmer co-ops, a portion of every pound of coffee or chocolate purchased through Better Beans will go to support AJWS’s Fighting Hunger from the Ground Up campaign.
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