For forty years, you have powered AJWS’s mission to build a more just and equitable world. This anniversary year reminds us that grassrooted activism can — and does — create global progress. It also reminds us that it is your passion and partnership that makes this work possible. Through this year’s rising authoritarianism and devastating cuts to foreign aid, you squared your shoulders and stood with human rights defenders and grassroots activists around the world. Your advocacy, generosity and trust strengthened our grantee-partners who are fighting daily for dignity, safety and freedom.

As you explore the pages of our 2025 Annual Report, we hope you feel profound pride at the part you played in fueling global human rights movements. These are stories are real, lasting change.