This innovative year-long project is designed to empower young Europeans (aged 17-25) with the knowledge and tools to educate others about the Holocaust. English-speaking participants from Austria, Germany, and Poland undergo preparatory training, engage in peer learning, and visit key Holocaust sites in an immersive 8-day visit to Poland.
Through these experiences, they gain a deep understanding of the Holocaust’s impact on history and its lessons for today. They also engage in online learning sessions covering topics such as the experiences of women during the Holocaust, the Roma genocide, and challenges of Holocaust denial and distortion.
This rich and diverse curriculum ensures a comprehensive educational experience, deepening participants’ knowledge and empathy. A central element is the emphasis on survivor testimonies. Intimate meetings with survivors are facilitated to ensure that the personal stories and lessons of the Holocaust are preserved and passed on.
Participants are trained to effectively share these powerful narratives on social media and other platforms, becoming ambassadors of remembrance and history’s lessons. They commit to advocating against discrimination and promoting an inclusive, hate-free future for the next generation.
Jasmine Grant, US Military Academy