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With the conclusion of the 2024–2025 school year in Canada, FSWC takes great satisfaction in completing an impactful season of its educational programs for students and teachers across the country. Through innovative workshops, powerful events and inspiring speakers, our educators reached tens of thousands of Canadians, providing them with the knowledge and tools to confront hate, stand up to antisemitism and build more inclusive communities. From new programs and journeys across Eastern Canada to unforgettable moments of learning in other provinces, here are select highlights from an extraordinary year of education and empowerment.

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50,552 Students Educated and 5,896 Teachers Trained

Since last September, FSWC delivered Holocaust, antisemitism and human rights workshops to more than 50,500 students and trained nearly 5,900 teachers, both virtually and in person, across eight provinces. More than half of the students were reached through our Tour for Humanity mobile education centre, bringing important discussions to more than 31,800 students across Eastern Canada. From major cities to rural communities, Canadians of all ages gained insight into the Holocaust and human rights issues, learned about the dangers of hate and how to recognize it in their everyday lives and were empowered to raise their voices and take action against hate and intolerance in their communities.

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FSWC Launches New Antisemitism Program for Students

Last November, FSWC launched a new program for students, Ever Again: An Introduction to Antisemitism, proudly supported by the Ontario government. In addition to a lesson on historical antisemitism, including the Holocaust, the workshop explores modern-day anti-Jewish hate – fueled by social media and the digital space – its impact on Jewish communities and how to be an ally in the face of this age-old hatred. Since its launch, more than 10,700 students of all ages and backgrounds have been educated through this program.

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Tour for Humanity Reaches PEI for the First Time

For the first time, FSWC’s Tour for Humanity mobile human rights education centre visited Prince Edward Island as part of its journey through Atlantic Canada this past spring. In addition to weeklong stops in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the bus travelled to PEI, where one of our educators delivered workshops on the Holocaust, other genocides and Canada’s human rights history to both elementary and high school students. More than 1,900 students on the East Coast were educated and inspired to be upstanders against hate in their communities.

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Freedom Day Empowers Young People to Make a Positive Difference

FSWC marked the start of the school year with Freedom Day – an annual event that brought together hundreds of students in person and thousands virtually to hear from changemakers who shared powerful stories and words of wisdom encouraging students to overcome obstacles and make a positive impact. At last September’s 14th annual Freedom Day, featured speakers included Holocaust survivor Gershon Willinger, activist and author Hannah Alper and Olympic bronze medalist Akeem Haynes. Speaker’s Idol 2024 first-place winner Kaitlyn Ho delivered her winning speech, while Canadian singer-songwriter Brian Melo gave a special performance. The event was MC’d by television and radio personality Rick Campanelli.

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Your support makes this vital work possible.

As we look ahead to the new school year, FSWC remains committed to empowering students, educators and communities across Canada to stand up against antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate. By learning from the past and speaking out in the present, we can inspire a future where human rights and dignity are upheld for all. Together, we will continue to educate, engage and make a positive difference – one classroom, one community and one voice at a time.

To help FSWC expand its education programs and reach even more students and teachers across Canada, please consider making a donation today. Together, we can build a better future for generations to come.

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