About AVI
Uniting students against anti-Jewish hatred.
AVI unites students of all backgrounds against anti-Jewish hatred. AVI offers a multi-faceted approach to Israel understanding and education by empowering a new and diverse cohort of students at elementary, high school and university campuses across Canada.
Through allyship programs, educational workshops, and other initiatives, AVI is inspiring a new generation of students to change the narrative around the Jewish people and Israel. By embracing our peers, we will establish a movement of students working together to achieve strength, unity and respect.
AVI offers a variety of flagship programs as well as resources, access to high-profile speakers, and a suite of educational workshops that give students the tools to build meaningful coalitions, an understanding of regional conflicts in the Middle East, how to refute misinformation from anti-Jewish students and professors, and serve as vocal and proactive Ambassadors for peace, coexistence, and human rights.
AVI strongly believes that coalition-building is essential to combating anti-Jewish hatred and all forms of bigotry. We believe in real allyship – meaning that no student should ever need to renounce an integral part of their identity (such as Jewish students being forced to denounce their support for Israel) to be considered an “ally.”
To empower and unite Jewish students and their allies in a movement that is free from prejudice and hatred.
Our Mission
AVI aims to educate students across Canada about Jewish experience and how to build meaningful alliances against hatred on campus.
Our Values
We believe in the importance of finding your Common Ground and building bridges between students. We will introduce students to a framework for understanding Jewish experiences, and serving as Ambassadors for peace and coexistence.