On 27 November, The Fed’s My Voice Project was proud to take part in the moving 80 Candles for 80 Years event in Manchester, jointly hosted by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and Novus.
The event brought together guests, partners, stakeholders, and politicians to commemorate 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. Attendees were deeply moved as My Voice Survivor Storyteller Anne Super shared her powerful and emotional testimony — surviving as a hidden child during the Holocaust and later rebuilding her life to create a loving family and a successful career.
Raphi Bloom, Director of the My Voice Project, spoke about the project’s history, its impact through a collection of over 60 published survivor books, and exciting plans for the future. He highlighted how these stories ensure that the voices of Holocaust survivors continue to educate and inspire generations.
Adding to the day’s significance, Andy Gerschler, Head of History and Politics at Wellington School, explained how the school used the My Voice Guardian Programme with three sixth-form students to create their exhibit for the 80 Candles exhibition, featuring Anne Super’s life story.
This event was supported by The Fed and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, reinforcing the importance of preserving survivor testimonies and engaging young people in Holocaust education.
