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BACKGROUND
What is the AAPER Foundation?
The American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights Foundation (AAPER Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to inform the American public about the human and national rights of the Palestinian people and the role of the United States in the Middle East.
Why was AAPER Foundation formed?
For too many years, Americans have seen narrowly-focused, but highly-effective, special interest groups help forge a misleading American discourse about Palestine and an inequitable U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine that has tragically and dramatically failed the peoples of the United States, Israel, Palestine and beyond. These groups have succeeded as much from their own work as from the relative absence of any meaningful institution to compete with them.
AAPER Foundation was formed to provide an institution for those millions of Americans who believe in equality in Israel and Palestine, peace in the Middle East and an equitable U.S. policy toward Palestine that upholds the interests and ideals of the American people.
HISTORY
When was AAPER Foundation formed?
AAPER Foundation was formed by an attorney who, while studying human rights law just a few blocks from Capitol Hill during the second Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation, became concerned by congressional resolutions that failed to hold Israel’s government either responsible or accountable for violations of Palestinian human rights.
What is AAPER Foundation's history?
In early 2007, AAPER Foundation opened offices in Washington, DC and hired two full-time staff members. From 2007 through 2008, AAPER Foundation produced high-quality information about Palestine, including websites, brochures, postcards, e-cards, ads, and presentations, as well as assembled educational tools, including a Palestine Film List, a Palestine Speakers List, Parties for Palestine packages, and more, to be used by Americans across the United States. It also finalized details of its Five for Palestine Campaign.
In January of 2009, AAPER Foundation began its public communications. Today, AAPER Foundation is working with Americans across the United States to systematically build a highly-organized network of Americans who share its commitment to equality in Israel and Palestine, peace in the Middle East and an equitable U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine that upholds the interests and ideals of the American people. We expect that network to grow rapidly throughout 2009 and we invite you to become a part of it.
PEOPLE
Who is AAPER Foundation?
AAPER Foundation is a fast-growing group of Americans who believe in equality in Israel and Palestine, peace in the Middle East and an equitable U.S. policy toward Palestine that upholds the interests and ideals of the American people. AAPER Foundation is an institution, not a set of individuals. That principle permeates the organization's culture and is reflected on its website.
Who funds AAPER Foundation?
Individuals like you. AAPER Foundation receives no corporate or governmental support and relies exclusively on private donations.
BELIEFS
What does AAPER Foundation believe?
AAPER Foundation believes that U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine should: (1) support the rights of Palestinian Christians and Muslims to freedom and equality; (2) stand with those Israeli citizens and civic organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to equality and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians; and (3) support those Palestinians who seek freedom and equality through nonviolent actions against Israel's occupation and discriminatory laws.
Does AAPER Foundation support one state or two states in the land of Israel and Palestine?
AAPER Foundation believes that it is up to Palestinians and Israelis to decide whether they should live in one state or two states. As Americans, we believe that our responsibility is not to negotiate detailed governmental structures or border arrangements for other countries, but rather to ensure that our government works to create an environment in which the parties can negotiate such matters based on the principle of equal rights, not unequal power.
RESULTS
How does AAPER Foundation measure its results? What are its metrics of success?
AAPER Foundation measures the results of its educational work primarily by counting the number of Americans that take action through its Five for Palestine Campaign as a result of learning about the situation in Palestine.
When does AAPER Foundation expect to see results?
AAPER Foundation expects to see consistent and increasing results in the Five for Palestine Campaign over the next few years as Americans join the Campaign and the organization’s capacity to reach still more Americans grows. Ultimately, our success depends upon you.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Does the AAPER Foundation work with other organizations committed to the cause of equality in Israel and Palestine?
Yes, AAPER Foundation works with many local and national organizations who share our commitment to equality in Israel and Palestine, peace in the Middle East and an equitable U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine that upholds the interests and ideals of the American people. AAPER Foundation provides organizations with staff support, education and advocacy training, professional informational resources about Palestine, including presentations, brochures, postcards, e-cards, and access to films and speakers, first-rate websites using the latest advocacy and networking technology, local and national contacts, and integration into a broad-based national plan.
Is AAPER Foundation affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Organization or any other international organization?
No.
AAPER FOUNDATION AND YOU
How does AAPER Foundation communicate its actions, updates and results?
AAPER Foundation communicates its actions, updates and results through emails that it sends to its supporters on a regular basis. Subscribers to AAPER Foundation’s email list can expect to receive 1-2 emails per week, except in exceptional cases, when they might receive between 3-5 emails in a week. Click here to subscribe to AAPER Foundation's email list.
How can I help?
1) Make a contribution to AAPER Foundation
2) Join AAPER Foundation’s Five for Palestine Campaign by visiting www.fiveforpalestine.org
3) Host a Party for Palestine
4) Become a State, District, County or Local Organizer
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