For more than 20 years, the Claims Conference has supported the creation and dissemination of educational resources. Today, with a wide range of materials available, the focus is on making these resources easy to find and accessible to more people. When needed, the Claims Conference also supports the adaptation and translation of materials so they can reach and resonate with specific audiences.
100~
Countries around the world have been reached by Claims Conference educational programs
1000+
Educators have access to Holocaust education materials
30+
Students per year, are reached on average by each educator, impacting thousands of students
50+
Major Holocaust institutions are supported, providing hundreds of grants for educators
The Claims Conference supports innovative, technology-driven projects and works with partners to bring modern teaching methods into Holocaust education.
The Claims Conference supports educational programs in museums and learning centers for students and the general public. These programs include museum visits for low-income students, community-based initiatives, joint visits with Holocaust survivors, teacher training in schools and summer camps, and Speakers’ Bureaus, where people directly affected by the Holocaust share their experiences with visitors.
The Claims Conference also supports programs such as Limmud, which help Jewish youth from the former Soviet Union gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.
In Israel, significant funding is dedicated to Holocaust education programs for high school students and members of the Israeli Defense Forces.