AMERICANS FOR A VIBRANT PALESTINIAN ECONOMY

AVPE was founded in 2014 by Ed Thompson and Sam Bahour to build bridges between American and Palestinian businesses- as a way to support Palestine and challenge the too often negative political interactions. Today, the organization has transformed and expanded with paid staff carrying out its important work in both countries. AVPE also cultivates a network of businesspeople in the U.S. and Palestine who offer voluntary and paid advice and expertise.