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Our Mission

To instill in people - especially youth - the values of leadership, courage and integrity, as exemplified by the life of Jan Karski.

Upcoming Events

Oct 14
Human Rights and A Just Society Symposium Scheduled for Oct. 14-15
Oct 31
The Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY to Feature "Remember This"

Our Generous Supporters

National Endowment For The Humanities
Polish History Museum
Consulate General of Poland in New York
Karski's Story

Karski's Story

In the midst of World War II, Jan Karski was dispatched by the Polish Underground to inform Western Allies about the reign of terror in German Nazi-occupied Poland and to seek intervention. Karski’s courageous mission, against all odds in the darkest of hours, qualifies him as Humanity's Hero.

The Karski Foundation

The Foundation

The Foundation grew out of the successful Jan Karski US Centennial Campaign, which placed Dr. Karski's name in nomination for the Presidential Medal of Freedom in December 2011. President Obama awarded the posthumous Medal on May 29, 2012 at a White House ceremony.

Spirit Award

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation presents the Spirit of Jan Karski Award to individuals who through their actions have demonstrated the values represented by Jan Karski and have distinguished themselves by defending human rights, speaking out against aggression and on behalf of the integrity of ethnic and religious groups and sovereign nations.

Latest News & Events

Call for Applications to 2024 Georgetown Leadership Seminar

Call for Applications to 2024 Georgetown Leadership Seminar

July 11, 2024

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation and Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego in Warsaw, Poland, are calling for applications to the 2024 Georgetown Leadership Seminar.

Prestigious Award for “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” Artists

Prestigious Award for “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” Artists

June 27, 2024

The creators of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski receive the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland for promoting the values Jan Karski stood for.

Remembering Sigmund Rolat

Remembering Sigmund Rolat

May 27, 2024

Jan Karski Educational Foundation's tribute to Sigmund Rolat, who passed away on May 19.

President of Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego Honored with a Prestigious Award

President of Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego Honored with a Prestigious Award

May 13, 2024

Taube Philanthropies has named Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka, President of the Fundacja Edukacyjna Jana Karskiego, as the recipient of its 2024 Irena Sendler Memorial Award.

Karski—A Courageous Realist and Teacher in Sacrifice

Karski—A Courageous Realist and Teacher in Sacrifice

April 26, 2024

Warsaw celebrates Jan Karski's birth with a screening of Remember This