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Wiener Holocaust Library smashes target in match-funding campaign
London-based library, one of the world's leading and most extensive archives on the Shoah, raises £67k
The Wiener Holocaust Library co-directors have described how they are “deeply grateful” after the institution raised more than £67,000 during its week-long match-funded campaign. exceeding its target by over £20,000.
All of the money raised will support its day-to-day work, ensuring the information within the unique archive is accessible through public exhibition and events programmes, reading room services, and through the development, conservation and digitisation of their collections.
The cost of maintaining the work of the Wiener Library has risen due to increased demand on its services. Additionally, it has become increasingly challenging to secure enough core funding each year.
Interim co-directors, Dr Christine Schmidt and Dr Barbara Warnock, said: “We’re deeply grateful to all of the over 130 people who donated during this campaign, and our generous match-funders. We are reliant on donations like these to ensure we can preserve our valuable collections and make them freely accessible to the general public.
“Our work has never been needed more, and each donation represents the value that our friends and supporters put on the preservation of the truth and the power of our archive in addressing rising intolerance and polarisation.”
The Wiener Holocaust Library’s new Eldercide exhibition examines the often-neglected experiences of elderly Jews during the Holocaust and runs until 30 April 2026.
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