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Since 1897, the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, the first
Jewish women's organization in Canada, has been a catalyst for change
and a powerful pioneering force on behalf of children, the elderly,
families, the disabled, new Canadians and the disadvantaged in both
the general and Jewish communities.
NCJWC is a network of thousands of dedicated volunteers committed
to using leadership, financial resources and collective energy to
improve the quality of life in our communities.
What We Do
Create - innovative
and worthwhile programs and services to meet the needs of the community.
Promote - effective volunteerism.
Provide - volunteers with opportunities to participate and
make a difference in community affairs.
Preserve and Strengthen - Jewish life in Canada.
What We Offer
Skills Development -
in management, planning and organization, communications, public relations
and research.
Opportunities to Work - with those who share common interests
and concerns both nationally and internationally.
Increased Knowledge - of important social issues.
Greater Awareness - of your community.
Effective Ways - in which you can make a real difference in
your community.
Personal Growth - and fulfilment through helping others.
Mentoring Relationships
Focus
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada actively
supports and demonstrates concern for:
- The
Status of Women
- Care
for the Aged
- Women's
Health Issues
- Rights
of Disabled Persons
- Palliative
Care
- Prevention
of Family Violence
- Pensions
for Homemakers
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- Jewish
Issues/Continuity
- Agunot
Rights
- Pro-Choice
- Elimination
of Child Poverty
- Child
Enrichment and Literacy
- Israel
Family Counselling Association
- Irene
Samuel Scholarship
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NCJWC is an affiliate
member of International Council of Jewish Women.
NCJWC is a member of UNESCO Canadian Subcommission of the Status
of Women.
NCJWC is a member of the coalition of Jewish Women Against
Domestic Violence and the Coalition for Agunot Rights.
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