WHO WE ARE

ALPHA's mission is to foster awareness of an often overlooked aspect of World War II history, in the interest of furthering the values of justice, peace, and reconciliation, both for survivors of the past and for those who shape the historical narratives of the present and future.

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Museum

In 2017 the ALPHA Education Board of Directors approved the significance of establishing a museum dedicated to giving voice to the victims and survivors of WWII in Asia, remembering the atrocities committed so that they are never repeated, and establishing a symbol of hope, peace, and humanity.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Summer Internships are currently online

Summer Internships 2020 Brochure 
Harbin Overseas Internship 2020 Brochure

Application Packet

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This Seminar is a component of Summer Internships at ALPHA, but is open to other interested participants. Click the blue-button below for more information.

Applications for the Webinar/Summer 2020 Online Museum Research Internship are now closed.
 

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HAP Art Contest

Application Forms (English), (Mandarin)

Poster in Manadirn

OUR IMPACT

History Meets Humanity provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in the history of World War II Asia as the context to explore questions about humanity, social justice, and global citizenship.

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ALPHA Education connects students through primary source documents with

• WWII Asia survivors

• Social justice activists

• Social justice educators

in captivating and interactive activities to give students a critical understanding of history and humanity issues. 

Historical Significance & Perspective

97.8%

of students reported they believe in the importance of historical evidence

to form conclusions and detect bias.

95.2%

of students reported they understand the significance of war experiences on different groups of people in different countries.

Critical Thinking

93.6%

of students reported they learned about the impact of human behavior on others by examining WWII Asia atrocities.

91.3%

of students reported they examined issues of bias and discrimination.

Students' Takeaways from History Meets Humanity Conference

Students ranked their top takeaway was their belief that history teaches us important lessons about ourselves and others.

Students ranked their second takeaway was their desire to participate in conversations on difficult historical and present-day issues.