Category Archives: Global Circle
Parachuting In
As a group of 12 young professional women we arrived in Bikharipurwa village outside of Lucknow to volunteer for one day. Roughly 200 of the Scheduled Castes (Dalits), the lowest castes in India, live there. The day had been arranged
When & Where Does Discomfort Become Productive?
Before I left for India a friend told me that it is “both the best and the worst”. Now that I’m back in the States I am convinced of the truth of this assessment.
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What Really is Right in Workers Rights in India?
This week, we visited the Dharavi Slum of Mumbai. We went specifically to visit a former American Jewish World Service partner, Nirman, which organizes migrant laborers to educate them on their legal rights, healthcare and financial planning. Prior to visiting
Our latest video! Destination: India
Not sure if traveling to India or with Global Circle is right for you? Well don’t take our word, watch this video from trip participants to show you why this is a trip you don’t want to miss!
Posted in Global Circle, India 2013
Tagged Adventure tourism, India, Travel, young professional
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Get Inspired
We can’t tell you how inspiring Cecelia T.M. Danuweli is, you simply have to witness her for yourself. Join us this Tuesday at the home of Leah and Seth Goldberg to hear Cecelia’s story about her experience working alongside Leymah
Benefit Raffle Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle. Thanks to you the event raised over $50,000. Check below to see if you are a winner!
2012 Benefit Silent Auction and Raffle
Looking to plan your 2013 vacation? Searching for some sporting tickets? Check out all you can win on Thursday night! Bummed you can’t make it to our annual benefit in New York City tomorrow night, but still want to be
Posted in Events, Global Circle, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
Tagged Benefit, Silent Auction, Vacation
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Bay Area Friends, Join Us on Wednesday!
Want to meet Dr. Oran Hesterman, the keynote speaker from the 2011 Hazon Food Conference? Want to learn how you can help build a just and sustainable food system for all? Join us on Wednesday night at The Box SF for an
Go team AJWS!
We’re getting excited for the ING New York City Marathon. Team AJWS is in countdown mode. Are you planning on watching the big race? Make sure to look out for our runners, we don’t think you’ll miss them! We’re so proud of you…
Posted in AJWS, Global Circle, Marathon
Tagged Human Rights, ING NYC 2012 Marathon, running
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Want to know more about our trip to India…
So you want to travel with us to India, but don’t know exactly what that entails or have questions about what to pack or who you’ll meet? Don’t worry we have all the answers!
