GJARN is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, not for profit charity whose mission is to provide a dynamic network of solutions against hunger, poverty & illness by providing help to the poor, disadvantaged & neglected without regard to geography, age or religious affiliation throughout Russia, Ukraine & Israel. GJARN seeks to address the root causes of poverty and to offer temporary relief which is dignified, transparent and cost effective, while simultaneously educating struggling families to get back on their feet and once again be productive. GJARN is also active in the rebuilding of Jewish communal life in the FSU, Asia, Europe and Central Africa. GJARN is a member of the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief.