Heidi Berger, founder and president of the Foundation for Genocide Education, joins Tommy Schnurmacher on Chosen For What? to share the story behind her life's mission: ensuring that every student understands the history and lessons of genocide.

 

Inspired by her late mother's experience as a Holocaust survivor, Heidi began her work as an educator and film producer, creating an interactive video presentation that brought her mother's story to life. But what began as a personal project soon revealed a shocking truth; many students (and even teachers) had never learned the meaning of the word "genocide." That realization led Heidi to establish the Foundation for Genocide Education, a registered non-profit dedicated to helping governments integrate genocide education into high school curriculums across Canada and beyond.

 

In this podcast, Heidi discusses the powerful story of her mother's survival, the urgent need for genocide education, and the ongoing challenge of keeping these lessons alive for future generations. She also shares what it's like speaking to students across North America and the reactions that continue to move her the most.

Chosen For What? is brought to you by the Foundation for Genocide Education, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every student understands the history and lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides. To learn more about their work, or to make a donation, please visit GenEd.org.

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Date de publication : 27/11/2025 à 08:00:00