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Memorials in Hamburg

Origin

Gedenkstätten in Hamburg was founded in 1993 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and promoting education and remembrance in the city of Hamburg. The organization was founded by a group of individuals and institutions who recognized the need for a comprehensive approach to Holocaust education and remembrance in the city

Initiatives

Gedenkstätten in Hamburg is an organization that manages and maintains various memorials and sites of remembrance in the city of Hamburg that are dedicated to victims of the Nazi regime and the Holocaust. The organization’s primary focus is on ensuring that these memorials are preserved and accessible to the public

To accomplish this goal, the organization is involved in a variety of activities, such as:

  1. Managing and maintaining the memorials: Gedenkstätten in Hamburg is responsible for the upkeep of the memorials and ensuring that they remain accessible to visitors.
  2. Developing educational resources: The organization develops educational resources and programs related to the history of the Holocaust and remembrance, which are used to educate school groups and other visitors to the memorials.
  3. Collaborating with other organizations: Gedenkstätten in Hamburg works with other organizations and institutions, such as museums, archives, and educational institutions, to provide a comprehensive approach to Holocaust education and remembrance.
  4. Providing tours and guided visits: The organization offers tours and guided visits to the memorials, which are led by trained guides who provide visitors with historical context and information.

Gedenkstätten in Hamburg plays an essential role in preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and educating future generations about the importance of remembrance and combating hate and intolerance.