Instytut Pileckiego wishes to announce the launch of “The Pilecki Project” – a new educational initiative about Witold Pilecki. He volunteered to infiltrate Auschwitz, where he witnessed and reported on the beginnings of the Holocaust. His reports from the camp reached the Allies in London. After escaping from Auschwitz and surviving the war, Pilecki went on to fight against the communist takeover of Poland.
The Pilecki Project was created by the Pilecki Institute in cooperation with the Polish National Foundation.
The participants of the Pilecki Project will have the opportunity to:
- explore the story of Witold Pilecki and the events that shaped him
- learn or improve their digital skills by working on their original videos, animations or podcasts
- practice cooperation, dialogue, planning and systematic implementation of tasks
- analyze different types of sources and learn to utilize the newly gained information.
Who can take part in the project?
High school, college and university students from the United States and Canada. Gather a group of friends to start a Pilecki Team, with which you will embark on the Pilecki Project adventure. You can also choose to work alone. Underaged participants will be required to submit a declaration signed by their parents or legal guardians.
What is the main task?
The final result of the project will be your original digital piece, created in the form of your choosing:
- video
- animation
- podcast
Sign up on the website: https://instytutpileckiego.pl/pl/wydarzenia/the-pilecki-project
Deadline: 9 February 2021
