image sourced from original article at Germany has committed over $1 billion to support Holocaust survivors' home care worldwide for the coming year, marking the largest budget in the history of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. The funding aims to address the increasingly complex health needs of aging survivors, whose average age has risen to 88.5, with many requiring full-time assistance due to severe disabilities. The agreement also extends hardship payments for survivors through 2028 and expands home care eligibility to non-Jewish rescuers who aided Jews during the Holocaust.
In addition to survivor care, Germany has extended Holocaust education funding through 2029, allocating 175 million euros for teacher training, research, and innovative outreach initiatives. These measures come amid concerns over declining Holocaust knowledge and rising antisemitism, with leaders emphasizing the moral obligation to support survivors and preserve their testimonies for future generations.
