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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.

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

Los Angeles Press Club award for Karski play essay

Los Angeles Press Club award for Karski play essay

December 7, 2023

An essay about the play, Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, has won an award from the Los Angeles Press Club. (Photo: Rich Hein)

Karski Movie Available for Streaming

Karski Movie Available for Streaming

December 5, 2023

The movie about Jan Karski, Remember This, is now available for streaming.

Enriching and Stimulating Georgetown Leadership Seminar 2023

Enriching and Stimulating Georgetown Leadership Seminar 2023

December 1, 2023

GLS participants shares his reflections from the 2023 Georgetown Leadership Seminar.

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.