DURBAN HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE CENTRE
A place of learning, reflection and remembrance
DURBAN HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE CENTRE
A place of learning, reflection and remembrance
OUR VISION
The DHGC is dedicated to creating a more caring and just society in which human rights and diversity are respected and valued.
OUR MISSION
The DHGC seeks to raise awareness of the evils of genocide with a particular focus on the Holocaust and the 1994 genocide in Rwanda; to serve as a memorial to the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust; all victims of Nazi Germany and the genocide in Rwanda; and to teach about the consequences of prejudice, racism, antisemitism, homophobia and xenophobia and the dangers of indifference, apathy and silence.
DONATE
We would not be able to accomplish our mission without the generous donations of our visitors and other benefactors. Help us continue to remember the lives that were lost and to break cycles of hatred through education.
OUR VISION
The DHGC is dedicated to creating a more caring and just society in which human rights and diversity are respected and valued.
OUR MISSION
The DHGC seeks to raise awareness of the evils of genocide with a particular focus on the Holocaust and the 1994 genocide in Rwanda; to serve as a memorial to the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust; all victims of Nazi Germany and the genocide in Rwanda; and to teach about the consequences of prejudice, racism, antisemitism, homophobia and xenophobia and the dangers of indifference, apathy and silence.
DONATE
We would not be able to accomplish our mission without the generous donations of our visitors and other contributors. Help us continue to remember the lives that were lost and to break cycles of hatred through education.
OUR WORK
SCHOOL VISITS
With the Holocaust being an important part of both public and private school curriculums, the DHGC exists to serve as a resource for both teachers and learners to reflect on this important period in history. It is our privilege to guide thousands of learners from all backgrounds through our exhibition to reflect on the lessons which can be learned from the Holocaust.
ADULT GROUPS
The DHGC welcomes a variety of groups to the Centre including university students, social justice groups and teams from various corporates. We run sensitivity and diversity programmes, using the lessons of the Holocaust, to help South Africans cultivate understanding and compassion in their different spheres of influence.
EDUCATOR TRAINING
The DHGC understands the great influence educators have in the classroom to bring about change. It has therefore forged a strong relationship with the Department of Education and hosts workshops which aim to equip educators to teach the Holocaust by providing new classroom methodologies as well as socio-historical background to the history.
OUR WORK
SCHOOL VISITS
With the Holocaust being an important part of the South African National Curriculum, the DHGC exists to serve as a resource for both teachers and learners to reflect on this important period in history. It is our privilege to guide thousands of learners from all backgrounds through our exhibition to reflect on the lessons which can be learned from the Holocaust.
ADULT GROUPS
The DHGC welcomes a variety of groups to the Centre including university students, social justice groups and teams from various corporates. We run sensitivity and diversity programmes, using the lessons of the Holocaust, to help South Africans cultivate understanding and compassion in their different spheres of influence.
EDUCATOR TRAINING
The DHGC understands the great influence educators have in the classroom to bring about change. It has therefore forged a strong relationship with the Department of Education and hosts workshops which aim to equip educators to teach the Holocaust by providing new classroom methodologies as well as socio-historical background to the history.
There are many ways that you can get involved in the work that we do at the DHGC. From volunteering as a guide or donating books to our Victor Daitz Resource Centre, we would love for you to be a part of our story! To find out more about these opportunities click here.
Keep up to date with all that has been happening at the DHGC. For the latest news on our community outreach, education initiatives and commemoration projects, click here.
SUPPORT US
There are many ways that you can get involved in the work that we do at the DHGC. From volunteering as a guide or donating books to our Victor Daitz Resource Centre, we would love for you to be a part of our story! To find out more about these opportunities click here
LATEST NEWS
Keep up to date with all that has been happening at the DHGC.
For the latest news on our community outreach, education initiatives and commemoration projects, click here.
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
EVENTS
As a member of the South African Holocaust and Genocide Foundation, we have the amazing opportunity to collaborate with our sister centres in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Together we host international guests including survivors, educators, authors and researchers of the Holocaust and genocide throughout the year.
All of our events are made possible by the generosity of The Victor Daitz Foundation. Events are free of charge, donations are always appreciated.
Missed an event? You can catch the recording on our YouTube Channel.
EXHIBITIONS
The permanent exhibition of the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre focuses on the Holocaust as well as the history of genocide, including the 1994 genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi. It features multimedia displays, video testimonies and in particular artefacts and photographs reflecting the lives of survivors who settled in Durban. The Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre’s exhibition includes a unique reproduction of Anne Frank’s bedroom in their secret hiding place.
We also host a number of world-class temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
EVENTS
As a member of the South African Holocaust and Genocide Foundation, we have the amazing opportunity of collaborating with our Cape Town and Johannesburg sister centres in hosting survivors, educators, authors and researchers of The Holocaust for events throughout the year. Our speakers come from all over the world and provide amazing insight into a variety of topics dealing with genocide.
All of our events are made possible by the generosity of the Victor Daitz Foundation. Events are free of charge, donations are always appreciated.
Missed an event? You can catch the recording on our YouTube Channel.
EXHIBITIONS
The Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre has a permanent exhibition which focuses on the Holocaust as well as the history of genocide, including the 1994 genocide in Rwanda against the Tutsi and the topic of the pseudo-science of “race”. We also have the privilege of having a world first; a replica of Anne Frank’s secret hiding place.
Apart from our permanent exhibition, we also host a number of world-class temporary exhibitions throughout the year which give a unique look into specific stories or topics relating to the Holocaust and genocide.