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Gerda Weissmann Klein, a holocaust survivor, has made an incredible contribution in combating hunger. The story of Gerda Klein is an example of bravery, hope and love for humanity. The life of Gerda Klein has witnessed many twists and turns, but she has faced these tough times with a great courage. She was leading a happy childhood, enjoying with friends and family, then came a catastrophe that completely changed her life. Read further to know about Gerda Weissmann Klein biography…
It was in the year 1939, when Germans invaded southern Poland and in this infiltration, this young girl Gerda lost all her family members, except for her uncle. It was during the time of disaster; when a Jewish lieutenant named Kurt Klein came to help people, survive the situation. Gerda was one such holocaust survivor, who later got married to this Jewish lieutenant and their unconditional love for each other gave rise to three shining stars, their three children.
To overcome the problem of hunger, this couple set up an organization named "Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation." For the excellent social work, Gerda Klein was awarded with several awards including six honorary doctorates, the Lion of Judah Award, and the Human Rights Award given by the National Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights. This lady truly deserves applause for her efforts to fight against hunger.
