USC Shoah Foundation Institute

The USC Shoah Foundation Institute is a research and educational organization founded by filmmaker Steven Spielberg in 1994. Its primary mission is to document and preserve the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and other witnesses of genocides. By recording their personal stories, the institute aims to educate future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust and promote understanding and tolerance. The testimonies are stored in a digital archive, which is accessible for research, education, and outreach, helping to combat hatred and prejudice through the power of personal narratives.