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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

Jan 24
The Remember This Play is coming to Atlanta's Balzer Theater

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

Teachers Astounded, Moved, and Inspired by the Karski Story

Teachers Astounded, Moved, and Inspired by the Karski Story

October 19, 2023

The Jan Karski story presented at the 2023 Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference for the seventh time

Announcing Recipients of the Foundation’s GLS 2023 Scholarship

Announcing Recipients of the Foundation’s GLS 2023 Scholarship

October 19, 2023

JKEF has selected the recipients of the Foundation’s scholarship to the 2023 Georgetown Leadership Seminar.

Good Marriage of Business and Philanthropy

Good Marriage of Business and Philanthropy

October 18, 2023

Member of the Jan Karski Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors, Wojciech Pawłowski, recognized for his philanthropy with the honoris causa title.

Welcome, Wanda Urbanska to the Foundation’s Advisory Board

Welcome, Wanda Urbanska to the Foundation’s Advisory Board

August 9, 2023

The Jan Karski Educational Foundation welcomes a new member to the Advisory Board.

The Passing of a Polish-American Humanitarian and Karski’s Companion

The Passing of a Polish-American Humanitarian and Karski’s Companion

July 25, 2023

Kaya Mirecka Ploss, a Polish-American fashion designer, writer, humanitarian, and Jan Karski’s companion in his final years, has died at the age of 98.