Widen the Circle, Obermayer Foundation

Widen the Circle (WtC) is a U.S.-based NGO that works to combat prejudice by fostering a shared understanding of the past. We seek to widen the circle of respect, reconciliation, and understanding, particularly in places where there is a history of extreme persecution of one group by another. Our oldest program is the Obermayer Awards, which are held annually at the Berlin Parliament to honor people and organizations in Germany that have worked creatively and selflessly to raise awareness of Jewish history and culture in their communities, and to fight the rise of hate, prejudice, and anti-Semitism. In the past year, we have launched several other programs meant to increase our impact in Germany and the U.S.