We are committed to establishing a memorial in Warsaw –
in the spirit of understanding and reconciliation.
Our Mission
Memory needs a place
The fate of Germans who lived in Eastern Europe until the end and after the Second World War is a painful part of our history. But memory needs a place.
Our goal: The establishment of a dignified memorial in Warsaw to commemorate the crimes against Germans from 1945 onwards.
We do not see this as an accusation, but as a necessary step towards the complete processing of history – hand in hand with our Polish neighbors.
Foundation
Our initiative is based on the historical correspondence of the Polish and German bishops from 1965.
— Message from the Polish bishops
In this spirit, which refers both to the suffering caused by the German invasion in 1939 and the expulsion in 1945, we want to act. It is our desire to contribute to reconciliation.
Together
Such a project can only succeed together. We therefore invite partners to discussions to jointly develop ideas and planning.
Invitation to church and religious communities for dialogue on forms of remembrance.
Involvement of the directly affected German minority in Poland.
Consulting support through the House of German-Polish Cooperation.