Holocaust survivor books have been archived in Jerusalem thanks to a dedicated Prestwich organisation.

A Prestwich organisation, dedicated to helping the community, has documented the personal stories of holocaust survivors and their lives after the tragedy.

The Fed, Prestwich, began the ‘My Voice’ project to pass down the life stories of those who experienced the Shoah, (the Holocaust), and their lives after it.

After years of recording and transcribing, the books have then been archived at ‘Yad Vashem’,  The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, and the charity has been given a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Joyce Khan, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Fed, said: “They are all Holocaust Survivors and Refugees who through our project have published their life story books to be shared with their descendants and future generations, at the same time giving hope to and educating others.”

Volunteers have run the service over the past few years by recording, transcribing, and publishing the remarkable stories to stand as a recognised lasting legacy.

An ‘Afternoon of Honours’ event will also be held to celebrate the 'My Voice' survivors and the volunteers after they received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services.

The event will take place on Tuesday, September 20, at the South Manchester Synagogue.

Joyce said: “This is a two-fold celebration firstly honouring our My Voice storytellers.

“Secondly, it celebrates the royal recognition given to the people who make this possible – our wonderful volunteers who have given thousands of hours of their time to support the project in myriad ways – on whom was bestowed the Queen’s Award for Volunteering in 2021.”

The Fed is working alongside the Yad Vashem for the storybooks to be used for Holocaust education and to preserve the history and lives of those involved.

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