We Are Aevidum
The word Aevidum, which means “I’ve got your back,” was created by students after they lost a classmate to suicide. What started in one tiny school in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has now become a nationwide movement.
Our Message is Loud
Aevidum shatters the silence that surrounds depression, suicide, and other issues facing youth. We strive to create healthy communities where everyone feels accepted, appreciated, acknowledged, and cared for in schools.
Our Voices are Louder
Aevidum empowers students to use their unique voices and talents to make a difference as well as recognize the gifts of their peers. Together, they create authentic cultures of care and advocacy within their schools.
Our Impact is Loudest
Aevidum clubs exist in over 250 elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges and hundreds of thousands of individuals have pledged Aevidum since its creation in 2009.
The Impact of Aevidum
I have witnessed the power of Aevidum firsthand at all levels of our organization. Students have crossed over social cliques and socioeconomic groups to join together in this worthy cause of caring about each other.
Aevidum is real, authentic, and effective. It doesn't just raise awareness. It empowers students and teachers to become advocates for others.
I have never seen a program transform a school as quickly and as effectively as Aevidum.
Students are learning what it means to not only be a friend, but to be advocates for those in need.
Aevidum has changed my life, and I have seen it change the lives of others because we provide something that is too often unnoticed in the world: hope.
Aevidum gave me a purpose. Counseling helped, but actually being able to help people and save lives helped so much with my healing process.