Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU)
Website: http://www.aiu.org/
Category: Religion
Year of Foundation: 1860
Location of Foundation: Paris, France
Location of Headquarters: Paris, France
Brief Description: The Alliance Israélite Universelle describes itself as 'one of the leading international organizations in the field of Jewish education and culture.' (Source: www.aiu.org; accessed 13 May 2010).
Founding Rationales:
According to the organization's foundational statutes, its initial goals were: '1. To work everywhere for the emancipation and moral progress of Jews. 2. To provide effective support to Jews facing persecution. 3. To promote all appropriate publications to achieve this outcome.'
Source: N. Levin, 'Cinquante Ans d'Histoire. L'Alliance Israélite Universelle (1860-1910). Tome Premier.' (Paris: Librairie Félix Alcan, 1911), p. 69.
Evolution of Membership:
Sources: AVI; YIO.