Historical · 1914–2000

Jan Karski

He smuggled himself into the Warsaw Ghetto, briefed FDR — and wasn’t believed.

A Polish underground courier, Karski witnessed the Ghetto and a transit camp firsthand and carried the report to Allied leaders, who failed to act.

Shelly Frank

Curated by

Shelly Frank

President, Creative House Studios

“We tell these stories with dignity — and amplify the people and organizations carrying their work forward today.”

Primary Source

jankarski.net

Jan Karski Educational Foundation

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The cause, carried forward today

HIAS ↗

The refugee agency that aided those fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe — the cause Karski risked his life to publicize.

Further reading

More Voices for Good

Held to the Light

A quiet note when a new voice is lifted up. You’re in good company.