To instill in people - especially youth - the values of leadership, courage and integrity, as exemplified by the life of Jan Karski.
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 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.
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.
Ken Burns has been making documentaries since the early 1990s. Jan Karski was featured in his latest documentary, The U.S. and the Holocaust.
A round of excellent reviews of the play Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski
Review of the off-Broadway premiere of "Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski"
Jan Karski and Aristides de Sousa Mendes had several things in common. Both men were diplomats, Karski from Poland and Sousa Mendes from Portugal. A film about Karski prompted a good discussion.
The Jan Karski Polish School in Palos Heights, IL, celebrates Jan Karski's birthday.
