Cultural Exchange Foundation

Please support 72 HOURS, a 20-minute educational stage play adapted for film. Narrated by two high school students, this powerful story explores the transformative power of empathy and the courage to stand up for what is right, no matter the cost. Our goal is to inspire and empower a new generation to make a difference.

Nearly ninety percent of Greek Jews lost their lives during the Holocaust. However, on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, the entire Jewish community was saved—thanks to the incredible courage and compassion of the local people. 72 HOURS illuminates the humanity of a people who risked their lives and defied the Nazis to save their neighbors. The filmed play brings these acts of moral bravery to life for schools and audiences everywhere.

The film’s mission is both simple and profound:

1. To combat anti-Semitism, racism, and all forms of discrimination.

2. To preserve the memory of the Holocaust by sharing powerful survivor testimonies.

3. To equip educators with the tools and resources needed to teach about the Holocaust.

In classrooms across America, many students have little to no understanding of World War II, the Holocaust, or the critical lessons these dark chapters of history teach us. Shockingly, only 23 states currently require Holocaust education in public schools. This gap leaves young people vulnerable to prejudice, hatred, and the risk of history repeating itself.

You can help change that.

Please support the completion of 72 HOURS, a powerful educational film designed to inspire the next generation to embrace empathy, compassion, and tolerance in their daily lives.

Your tax-deductible donation will help us bring this vital project to life, ensuring that students everywhere learn the strength of compassion, the importance of tolerance, and the power of empathy.

Thank you for your support.

Anita Semjen

Executive Director, Cultural Exchange Foundation

https://www.cef-us.org/