Apr 01 2008

ABOUT US

The JWA is a voluntarily organization dedicated to support educational, social welfare and health programs. We support charities that enhance the lives of children, youth, battered women and families in Israel and in Hong Kong.

  • Thousands of handicapped youth, battered women, bedridden children, and cancer victims have already benefited from our support.

Our History

The Jewish Women’s Association of Hong Kong (JWA), a registered charity, has a long history as an integral part of the community. The organization was founded in 1947 and draws membership from a diverse group of women that covers the spectrum in terms of nationality, age and religious affiliation.

In its early days, the JWA centered its activities on providing aid to the World War II refugees, many of whom sought shelter in Asia itself. When the State of Israel was established, the organization expanded its reach and became a supporter of the new state mainly through focus on the Youth Aliyah movements and other beneficiaries in Israel.

We are listed as an affiliate of the International Council of Jewish Women (ICJC), a group that aims to promote understanding between Jewish women worldwide and show solidarity for Israel.

JWA Today

Today the JWA has an office conveniently located in the Hong Kong Jewish Community Center itself where we continue to work towards the goals of the initial founders of the organization.

In order to raise money, the JWA holds two main events - The Annual Bazaar and Israel’s Independence Day Ball.

The Annual Bazaar 2008: hosted 3,000 shoppers from Hong Kong and 200 volunteers from the Jewish Community who operated it!

The Israeli Independence Day Ball 2009: Was a smashing success. We were able to support all of the charities that we have commited to helping. We are looking forward to  ‘The 62nd Anniversary Ball’ and hope to see you there! Stay tuned for more information.

This Year We are Committing Ourselves to the Support of 6 Organizations

Read more about them by clicking on their names below or on our side menu bar.
  1. ‘Hayim Association’, dedicated to improving the lives of children suffering from cancer.
  2. ‘WIZO’ project, a shelter for battered women.
  3. ‘ALUT’, the society which operates schools, rehabilitation and occupational centers for people suffering from autism.
  4. ‘Tlalim Association’, an elaborate network at the service of bedridden children who are absent from school due to illness or accidents.
  5. ‘Kav Hazinuk’, an organization that hand picks high-potential youth from difficult socio-economic backgrounds and supports them in an intense and unique 10-year program.
  6. The Hong Kong Community Chest, “Building a caring society through greater participation and giving by the Hong Kong community”

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