To remember the past is to create a better future
The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations.
Each year, the annual LRE Forum organised by the LRE Foundation brings together members, partners and tourism stakeholders to hear updates from experts, network, and attend specialised travel trade events.
The 2025 edition will take place in Krakow, Poland from March 10 – 13 2025.
Our projects
The LRE Foundation engages in several projects and activities, with a focus on remembrance and the youth.
Network & membership
The LRE Foundation has a large network of members and partners throughout Europe and North America from remembrance institutions to travel trade operators and tour guides.
Support us
The LRE Foundation needs your support to pursue the development of the Liberation Route Europe, preserve the heritage of the World War II and keep this shared memory alive.
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The LRE Foundation is proud to announce three new EU-Funded Projects
We are thrilled to announce the launch of three new projects funded by the European Union, which will start later this autumn. The projects, developed
LRE Foundation Welcomes New Supervisory Board Member Blandine Smilansky
On October 22, the LRE Foundation Supervisory Board gathered for an online meeting, including the welcoming of its newest member, Blandine Smilansky. With an extensive
Eight Years of Dedication: A Farewell Interview to LREF Supervisory Board Member Heleen Huisjes
As Heleen Huisjes prepares to step down from her role on the Supervisory Board of the LRE Foundation after her second mandate, she looks back
LibRE is the biannual digital magazine of the LRE Foundation. It contains interviews, guest contributions and articles about WWII heritage, remembrance and memory, as well as updates on the LRE Foundation and its partners.