About Just vision
Just Vision: Empowering Palestinians and Israelis to Build a Future of Freedom, Dignity, and Equality
Just Vision is a non-profit organization that aims to increase the power and reach of Palestinians and Israelis who are working towards ending the occupation and building a future of freedom, dignity, and equality for all. The organization was founded in 2003 by Ronit Avni, an award-winning filmmaker who wanted to create a platform for Palestinian and Israeli activists who were working towards peace.
The mission of Just Vision is to amplify the voices of those who are often marginalized in mainstream media coverage. The organization does this by producing documentary films that tell the stories of Palestinian and Israeli activists who are working towards peace. These films have been screened at film festivals around the world, as well as on television networks such as Al Jazeera English.
In addition to producing documentary films, Just Vision also provides resources for activists on both sides of the conflict. The organization offers training programs that help activists develop their skills in areas such as media outreach, advocacy campaigns, and community organizing. Just Vision also provides funding for grassroots initiatives that promote peacebuilding efforts between Palestinians and Israelis.
One example of an initiative supported by Just Vision is Combatants for Peace (CFP), a joint Israeli-Palestinian movement made up of former fighters from both sides who have renounced violence. CFP members work together to promote nonviolence through education programs in schools across Israel/Palestine.
Another initiative supported by Just Vision is Women Wage Peace (WWP), a grassroots movement made up primarily of Israeli women from diverse backgrounds who advocate for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Palestine. WWP organizes events such as marches across Israel/Palestine calling on leaders to prioritize peace negotiations.
Just Vision's work has been recognized internationally with numerous awards including Peabody Awards (2014) , Guggenheim Fellowship Award(2017) , Sundance Film Festival Audience Award(2006) among others . Their documentaries have been screened at prestigious film festivals like Sundance Film Festival , Tribeca Film Festival etc .
In conclusion , Just vision has played an important role in amplifying voices from both sides which otherwise would not be heard . They have provided resources & support which has helped many grassroot initiatives grow & make significant impact . With their continued efforts they hope one day there will be lasting peace between Palestine & Israel where everyone can live with freedom,dignity & equality .