Jewish World Watch

What Jewish World Watch does

Jewish World Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human rights organization founded in 2004 by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis and Janice Kamenir-Reznik in response to the Darfur genocide. Headquartered in Encino, California with a staff of 1-10, JWW operates across four geographic theaters: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar/Bangladesh (Rohingya), Sudan/Chad (Darfur), and China/Uyghur regions. The organization combines education, advocacy, and direct support for survivors through programmatic offerings including the Congo Peace School, Seeds of Survival food security program, child soldier release programs, women's empowerment initiatives, and the Teen Ambassador Program.

JWW's most distinctive product asset is the Uyghur Forced Labor Database, launched in June 2022, which documents over 600 national and international companies with ties to forced labor in Xinjiang. This searchable intelligence tool has become a unique advocacy asset contributing to corporate accountability campaigns and legislative outcomes. The organization also runs the annual Global Soul Gala, Walk to End Genocide community event, and participates in the Lemkin Summit in Washington D.C.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels: individual donations via the secure.jww.org portal, foundation grants (notably a half-million dollar Elie Wiesel Foundation award in 2023 shared among three organizations), and special events. The customer base comprises individual activists and supporters, survivor communities in conflict zones, elected officials targeted through policy campaigns, and youth/student activists. JWW has no product sales, no technology licensing, and operates as a mission-driven nonprofit rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Jewish World Watch

Legal name

Jewish World Watch

Website

https://jww.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jewish World Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that combats genocide and mass atrocities through education, advocacy, and survivor support programs in the DRC, Myanmar/Bangladesh, Sudan/Chad, and Uyghur regions, funded by individual donations and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Nonprofit Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Coordination, Information Management & Needs Assessment (BPADADAL), Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Genocide prevention advocacy
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Human rights nonprofit
• Atrocity prevention education
• Survivor support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue stream through direct donations from individual supporters via the organization's website donation portal at secure.jww.org
2. Special Events: Annual gala events including Global Soul Award ceremony that raise significant funds for the organization
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including the Elie Wiesel Foundation which awarded a half-million dollar grant shared among select organizations including JWW

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Jewish World Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers genocide prevention and mass atrocity response through three integrated program areas: education of communities, advocacy for policy and legislative change, and empowerment of survivors in conflict zones including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burma/Bangladesh (Rohingya), Sudan/Chad (Darfur), and the Uyghur region of China. Its most productized digital offering is the Uyghur Forced Labor Database launched in June 2022, which documents over 600 companies with ties to forced labor in Xinjiang and supports corporate accountability advocacy.

Product overview

Jewish World Watch is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of advocacy programs and tools focused on genocide prevention and survivor support. Its primary digital product is the Uyghur Forced Labor Database—a searchable database of over 600 companies linked to forced labor. The organization also runs programmatic offerings including Seeds of Survival (food security for Darfuri refugees), Congo Peace School (education), child soldier release programs, women's empowerment initiatives, and advocacy campaigns. The product portfolio is organized as separate programmatic initiatives rather than a unified platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seeds of Survival: Campaign to train new gardeners and provide tools to feed thousands of those in refugee camps.

Products and services

• Uyghur Forced Labor Database A searchable database documenting over 600 national and international companies with ties to Uyghur forced labor in China's Xinjiang region; allows users to search and identify companies connected to forced labor.
• Seeds of Survival A food security program that trains new gardeners and provides tools to feed thousands of Darfuri refugees in Chad camps.
• Congo Peace School Educational program supporting children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, providing tuition support and schooling.
• Child Soldier & Survivor Support Programs Programs aimed at releasing and supporting child soldiers and sex slaves, including negotiated release from militias and psychosocial support.
• Advocacy Campaigns Policy advocacy efforts including campaigns for Sudan, Burma/Myanmar (Rohingya), Tigray, and Uyghur human rights through pre-written letters and legislator contact tools.
• Education Programs Educational initiatives including the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) and community education to raise awareness about genocide prevention.
• Walk to End Genocide Annual community walk and rally event bringing together activists to stand against genocide and mass atrocities.
• Women's Safety & Empowerment Programs Programs supporting women's safety and empowerment for survivors of gender-based violence in conflict zones.
• Health & Well-Being Programs Health and well-being support for survivors of mass atrocities and refugees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully advocated for passage of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law December 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Denis MukwegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGynecological surgeon and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. JWW has supported his work at Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, DRC for many years. Dr. Mukwege provides direct medical care to survivors of sexual violence and advocates against rape as a weapon of war.
• Amani Matabaro TomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJWW's field representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Serves as executive director working on the ground to coordinate JWW programs including educational initiatives, mass information campaigns around gender-based violence, peace and leadership trainings.
• Jewish Rohingya Justice NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Jewish organizations working together on advocacy for Rohingya people. JWW participates in coalition efforts to advance legislation including the BURMA Act.
• Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in advocacy coalition calling for UN Commission of Inquiry on crimes against humanity and genocide against Uyghurs. Joint letter signed by 50 genocide prevention organizations and experts.
• Burmese American Muslims Association (BAMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time JWW partner that organized the Convention on Myanmar's Ongoing Genocide. JWW staff participate in partner events and advocacy efforts.
• Enough ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that organizes the annual Lemkin Summit to End Genocide and Mass Atrocities. JWW staff attend and participate in advocacy training and Hill meetings.
• U.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor human rights institution that joined JWW in officially calling the Rohingya crisis genocide. Participated in joint advocacy efforts.
• Solar Cooker Project / Rachel AndresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector Rachel Andres works with JWW on solar cooker projects for Darfuri refugees in Chad refugee camps, providing environmentally sustainable cooking solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Watch: One of the largest global human rights organizations; while it operates at much greater scale and broader mandate, it overlaps with JWW on U.S. atrocity-prevention advocacy and Rohingya/Uyghur documentation.
• Amnesty International USA: Global human rights organization with U.S. advocacy arm that works on many of the same atrocity and conflict issues as JWW, though with a far larger resource base and broader portfolio.
• International Crisis Group: Works to prevent wars and shape policy on conflict-affected states including DRC, Myanmar, and Sudan, overlapping with JWW's country focus but with a more analyst-driven rather than grassroots-advocacy model.
• Refugees International: Advocacy organization focused on displaced populations including Rohingya and Darfuri refugees, sharing JWW's combination of refugee support and U.S. policy advocacy, though with a wider geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Genocide Watch: A nonprofit founded by Dr. Gregory Stanton specifically focused on predicting and preventing genocide worldwide, making it one of the closest direct peers to Jewish World Watch in mission scope.
• Enough Project: Anti-atrocity nonprofit focused on ending genocide and mass atrocities, particularly in Africa. JWW participates in Enough's annual Lemkin Summit, indicating direct programmatic and advocacy overlap.
• Uyghur Human Rights Project: Uyghur-focused human rights research and advocacy organization that JWW partners with directly in coalition efforts calling for UN Commission of Inquiry on Uyghur crimes against humanity.
• Fortify Rights: Human rights organization working on documentation, advocacy, and accountability for atrocity crimes in Myanmar and other conflict-affected countries, overlapping with JWW's Rohingya work.
• Physicians for Human Rights: Uses medicine and science to document and prevent mass atrocities and severe human rights abuses, particularly sexual violence in conflict zones, paralleling JWW's work with Dr. Mukwege and Panzi Hospital survivors.

Emerging players

• Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide: The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's center dedicated to genocide prevention research and policy, which has collaborated with JWW on Rohingya genocide advocacy and shares the prevention-focused mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishworldwatch
• Instagraminstagram.com/jworldwatch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-world-watch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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