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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Europe Remembers: from D-Day to Operation Market Garden
Recent months have been eventful for our team as we commemorated the 80th anniversary of significant World War II milestones, including the Normandy landings and
A new Management Board for LRE France
Last September, the French members of the LRE network gathered for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of LRE France. During the meeting, 18 representatives from
The Active Remembrance Youth Programme takes off with a first exchange trip to the Netherlands and Belgium!
In July we were delighted to announce the launch of our Active Remembrance Youth Programme (ARYP), an EU-funded initiative to inspire young Europeans from diverse
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.
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