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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Discovering the stories behind the Stolpersteines in Jersey
On 25 and 26 July 2024, members in Jersey installed 20 ‘Stolpersteine’ (Stumbling Stones) around the Island with the help of the stones’ creator, Gunter
The Liberation Route Europe Website is Now Even More User-Friendly
The Liberation Route Europe website has recently implemented a series of small but significant updates to enhance its functionality and user experience. The new features
Apply for our Active Remembrance Youth Program!
The Active Remembrance Youth Program is an EU-funded initiative designed to engage and inspire young Europeans from diverse backgrounds to explore and commemorate World War
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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