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Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity

Elie Wiesel and his wife Marion Wiesel founded the Elie Wiesel Foundation in 1986, the same year he received the Nobel Peace Prize, using the Nobel Prize award money to fund the organization. Wiesel had experienced inequality first hand through the Holocaust, and worked in several different areas involving the Holocaust.

The Foundation's mission statement, created in remembrance of the Holocaust, is "to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding and equality." Wiesel dedicated the foundation to bringing together people from all over the world to share ideas on political, cultural, religious, and academic boundaries. The foundation organizes contests, awards, and conferences for youths in both the United States and other countries experiencing cultural conflicts. Their son Elisha Wiesel is the Chairman of the Board of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, which as of 2024 he was seeking to "reboot." Provided by Wikipedia