March 28th, 2009, the International Center for Education about Auschwitz and the Holocaust at the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau organized an educational seminar dedicated to the publications, which appeared in the series Voices of Remembrance.
Polish premier Donald Tusk’s letter to the leaders of European and other countries about the new Auschwitz-Birkenau foundation has evoked a range of publications and reactions around the world.
Poland's prime minister has appealed to leaders of EU countries for help raising euro 120 million (about $150 million) for badly needed preservation work at the sprawling former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the government will donate euro 1 million ($1.3 million) for Auschwitz restoration work.
The government has asked the European Union for help in maintaining the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. €120 million is needed for conserving the time-ravaged buildings. In a special letter to the leaders of EU states, Donald Tusk is asking for special funding for the Museum. The reactions are favorable.
”Artistic creativity of Auschwitz prisoners” is the topic of a one-day educational seminar, which took place February 28th at the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Two Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum projects have received grants under the “Infrastructure and Environment” European Operational Program. Minister of Culture and National Heritage Bogdan Zdrojewski announced the grant awards on February 4.
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