International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Marking 80 Years Since Liberation

January 27 is recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The United Nations chose this date to honor the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm a global commitment to preventing such atrocities from happening again. This date holds profound significance because, on January 27, 1945, Soviet forces liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This day marked a turning point in humanity’s confrontation with the horrors of the Holocaust. Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous of the Nazi death camps, became the symbol of the Holocaust itself.

The liberation of Auschwitz was not just the end of one camp. It was the beginning of the world’s acknowledgment of the Holocaust’s horrors. It forced the global community to reckon with the consequences of unchecked hatred, prejudice, and indifference. An estimated two-thirds of Europe’s Jews being killed during the Holocaust. It’s essential to never forget and to hold space for survivors and their families on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

On this solemn day of remembrance, GrantWatch humbly honors the memory of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. We stand in solidarity with all those who continue to carry its legacy forward. We join the global community in reflecting on this dark chapter in history, recommitting ourselves to the principles of tolerance, humanity, and justice. May we never forget the lessons of the Holocaust and strive always to build a world free from hatred and oppression.

Grants For International Holocaust Remembrance Day

We’ve compiled a list of grants meant to help survivors and their families and much-needed historical preservation initiatives.

  1. Programs that Benefit Older Adults: Grants to nonprofits for programs that benefit older adults. Funding improves the lives of elderly Jewish individuals. 
  2. Educational Activities: Grants to nonprofits for educational activities related to the Holocaust. Funding is for projects on the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. 
  3. Capital Projects in Jewish Communities: Grants to nonprofits for programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is primarily for capital projects and general operating support.
  4. Holocaust Research and Writing: Award to an individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Books must contain new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath.
  5. Preserve Jewish Art, Culture, and Institutions: Grants to nonprofits and synagogues to preserve and support Jewish institutions and Jewish culture. Funding supports programming related to Israeli history and culture, the Holocaust, genocide, Jewish heritage, and customs. 
  6. Holocaust Studies: Up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding promotes continued Holocaust education, raises awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, and promotes diversity.
  7. Middle-Grade Manuscripts with Jewish Themes: Awards up to $10,000 to authors to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Submissions must have Jewish content, Jewish characters, Jewish life, or some valuable aspect of Jewish experience.
  8. Holocaust Research Projects Utilizing Digital Technology: Fellowships to undergraduate and master’s students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. 

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