Program areas at NCJW
Service to sections and members:ncjw provides extensive resources, training, and technical assistance to its sections (chapters) and members, supporting advocacy, education, and service projects that address the needs of Women, children, and families in their communities.ncjw's state policy advocacy (spa) network of volunteer leaders represents NCJW in 20 state capitals. Spa speaks out on issues, sit on coalitions, and educate and mobilize NCJW members in their states.
International programs:ncjw has been a leader in its support of israel for over 60 years, addressing challenges that include civil marriage, gender and lgbtq equality and sex trafficking among others. Efforts include advocacy, coalition building and programs, such as the NCJW research institute for innovation in education (rifie), at hebrew university and the NCJW Women and gender studies program at tel aviv university. NCJW's israel granting program and emergency funds support Women empowerment and social and economic well-being for all Women, children and families.
Domestic programs:ncjw takes action on a wide variety of local, state, and federal issues. We train advocates to organize and advocate on issues impacting Women, children, and families. NCJW's current priorities include reproductive health, rights, and justice; benchmark; NCJW's judicial nominations campaign; and voting rights. NCJW continues to support other efforts related to immigration reform, health care, lgbtq equality, gun violence prevention, and economic justice, among others.