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In 1994 we launched an unprecedented effort to record, preserve, and share the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Over the past 30 years, we have built a world-class institute anchored in their voices. Learn more about our global impact.

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After a School Year of Turmoil, a Summer of Empathy


Carson Sizemore is already bracing for the tough conversations she will have in her 10th grade government class at her private high school in Albany, a small city on the banks of the Flint River in southwest Georgia. “I kind of have conflicting ideas with a lot of people in my family and my school. They’re more conservative, and I’m more in the middle somewhere,” Carson said. “I know there will be some debates in my government class.” Read More

Hungarian Speaking Graduates of Teaching with Testimony Program Celebrate Milestone Anniversary


Graduates of the Teaching with Testimony in the 21st Century professional development program came together last month to celebrate the program's 10th anniversary in Hungary. The event took place June 28-30th to commemorate the program's success and chart new opportunities for its graduates. Read More

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The USC Shoah Foundation's educational programs bring survivors' voices into classrooms, preserving the memory of the Holocaust and inspiring future generations to strengthen democratic values, confront antisemitism, and work toward building more peaceful, respectful, and inclusive societies.