b'IMPACT:KEEPING THE STORYSaving a Legacy of VoicesDr. Richard Hovannisian, world-renowned Armenian historian, has entrusted the Institute with the worlds largest collection of Armenian Genocide survivor testimony. These 1,000+ life stories are being digitally preserved to serve as a powerful force to counter denial, educate and inspire action in classrooms and communities around the world.Dr. Hovannisians Armenian Genocide Oral History Collection is a vital addition to the educational mission of USC Shoah Foundation in the way it both humanizes and contextualizes the scope of the Armenian Genocide. There is no stronger tool than eyewitness testimony to create empathy and counter the dangers of silence and denial. Melanie Dadourian, Member, Next Generation Council Dr. Richard Hovannisian and his vision of the work that needed to be done inspired me as a student and still does. Reliance on these primary sources is an invaluable wayin the early years, indeed the only wayto understand history, share history, even make history. Salpi Ghazarian, Executive Director, USC Institute for Armenian Studies, former student of Dr. Hovannisian2019 ANNUAL REPORT11'