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We commemorate the month of June by spotlighting the LGBTQ+ witnesses and survivors in our Archive, including the stories of witnesses whose survival relied on the aid of people who couldn’t tell their own story.

I listened to my great-grandmother’s genocide testimony; now, I carry her voice

Read our colleague Sedda Antekelian's piece in the Armenian Weekly

Mickey Shapiro, longtime Holocaust remembrance leader, bolsters USC Shoah Foundation’s efforts with $30 million gift

Read our Educational Advisory on the Armenian Genocide

Searching for Never Again

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The Shoah Foundation Story

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.

Do you know a Holocaust survivor or witness?

We are currently recording survivors and other witnesses of the Holocaust. If you are a survivor or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you. We are also looking for interviewers.

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Latest News

Martin Gruber is the 14th young Austrian to work at the Institute in lieu of military service

The Vienna native reflects on his 10-month tenure at the Institute, and the importance of the national reconciliation program that enables a select group of young Austrians to serve at organizations focused on Holocaust remembrance. Read More

Sharing her father's story

A daughter discovers her father’s secret past and shares his story with the world. Read More

USC Shoah Foundation showcases its programming in Aspen, Colo.

Over the course of three days, the Institute exhibited its recently recorded testimonies of Rohingya refugees; hosted an event in which a renowned artist painted a portrait of a Holocaust survivor before a live audience; and screened "The Girl and The Picture," the Institute’s award-winning documentary about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Read More

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