About VOC[T]he Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation’s mission is to educate future generations about the ideology, history, and legacy of communism and to advocate for the freedom of those still held captive by communist regimes.The real examples of socialism today are China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam, and now Venezuela. We must contend with these regimes and the threats they pose to free people—and we must struggle for the freedom of the more than one billion people held captive by these regimes. Victims of Communism Memorial FoundationVOC_2f13fba8-d965-11e7-9fca-09ab7a068471The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is an educational, research, and human rights nonprofit organization devoted to commemorating the more than 100 million victims of communism around the world and to pursuing the freedom of those still living under totalitarian regimes.CongressThe Foundation was authorized in 1993 by a unanimous Act of Congress signed as Public Law 103-199 by President William J. Clinton on December 17, 1993.William J. ClintonPresidentGeorge W. BushOn June 12, 2007, President George W. Bush dedicated the Victims of Communism Memorial statue in Washington, D.C.AmericansPositive attitudes toward communism and socialism are at an all-time high in the United States. We have a solemn obligation to expose the lies of Marxism for the naïve who say they are willing to give collectivism another chance. New generations need to confront the reality of Marxism in practice. Socialism is not a kind, humane philosophy. Marxist socialism is the deadliest ideology in history. In the 21st century, we have an opportunity to learn from the 20th century and rededicate our free society based on individual liberty, free enterprise, the rule of law, democratic self-government, and human rights.VOC SENIOR STAFFAMBASSADOR ANDREW BREMBERGPRESIDENT AND CEOILONA TELEKICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERABRAHAM ARMSTRONGASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTBRITTANY BALMERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERASHLEE DAVISDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRSMILDA MATACIUNAITE-BOYCEDIRECTOR OF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMSKRISTINA OLNEYDIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONSCARLOS PONCE, PH.D.SENIOR FELLOW AND DIRECTOR OF LATIN AMERICAN PROGRAMSKEN POPEDIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMSADRIAN ZENZ, PH.D.DIRECTOR AND SENIOR FELLOW IN CHINA STUDIESVOC BOARD OF TRUSTEESEDWIN J. FEULNER, PH.DCHAIRMANELIZABETH SPALDING, PH.D.VICE CHAIRMANTHE HON. JAMES BURNLEY IVTREASURERW. BRUCE WEINRODSECRETARYAMB. PAULA J. DOBRIANSKY, PH.D.TRUSTEELEE EDWARDS, PH.D.CHAIRMAN EMERITUSINGRID GREGG, PH.D.TRUSTEEEDITH K. LAUERTRUSTEETHE HON. DONALD RITTER, SC.D.TRUSTEERANDAL C. TEAGUETRUSTEEAMB. ALDONA WOS, M.D.TRUSTEEVOC ADVISORY COUNCILH.E. SALI BERISHAELIDA DAKOLI, D.M.A.THE HON. DENNIS DECONCINITHE HON. CARL GERSHMANH.E. MART LAAR, PH.D.H.E. VYTAUTAS LANDSBERGIS, PH.D.THE HON. DAN LIPINSKITHE VERY REV. CHARLES H. NALLS, CH (COL) (RET.)KEVIN ROCHFORDKATRINA LANTOS SWETT, PH.D.H.E. GUNTIS ULMANISTHE HON. ARMANDO VALLADARESVOC ACADEMIC COUNCILPETER ROLLBERG, PH.D.CHAIRPETER BOETTKE, PH.D.JONATHAN BRENT, PH.D.MAREK JAN CHODAKIEWICZ, PH.D.PAUL A. GOBLEPAUL R. GREGORY, PH.D.HOPE M. HARRISON, PH.D.JOHN EARL HAYNES, PH.D.HARVEY KLEHR, PH.D.MARK KRAMERA. JAMES MCADAMS, PH.D.SEAN MCMEEKIN, PH.D.AARON RHODES, PH.D.DAVID SATTERF. FLAGG TAYLOR IV, PH.D.GEORGE WEIGELA world free from the false hope of communism_4d3cb2a8-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea00To educate future generations about the ideology, history, and legacy of communism_4d3cb3b6-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea00LibertyInspired by an appreciation for the principles of liberty and an understanding of how these ideas have enabled human flourishing and prosperity to an unprecedented degree, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation envisions a world free from the false hope of Marxism and safe from the tyranny of communism.Free EnterpriseRule of LawDemocratic Self-GovernmentHuman RightsResearchPromote research on historical and contemporary questions in the areas of trade, economics, foreign policy, political development, and human rights._4d3cb47e-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea001In the 20th century, we must contend with the single-party communist dictatorships in China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam, and Venezuela and the threats they pose to free people — and we must struggle for the freedom of the more than one billion people held captive by these regimes.The situations in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, Crimea, Eastern Ukraine, Venezuela, and Nicaragua are perilous and tragic. The alarming reality is that the world is growing less free and Marxism is on the rise. What besides a horrible failure of education can explain the growing popularity of socialism in America today?The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) has established Studies and Program Centers to promote original academic research on historical and contemporary questions in the areas of trade, economics, foreign policy, political development, and human rights. Our research teams have worked tirelessly to teach the truth about the failures of communism, socialism, and Marxism; to pursue justice for those still striving for freedom under communist regimes; and to honor the memory of the more than 100 million victims of communism.ChinaUnderstand the nature of the People’s Republic of China_4d3cb596-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea001.1ChinaChinese Communist PartyCHINA STUDIES ~ To help people understand the nature of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, and key issues in U.S.-China relations, VOC supports public and private events and original academic research on historical and contemporary questions in the areas of trade and economics, foreign policy and security studies, and political development and human rights in China.Latin AmericaPromote freedom, human rights, and democracy throughout Latin America_4d3cb654-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea001.2Latin AmericaCubaVenezuelaNicaraguaLATIN AMERICA STUDIES AND PROGRAMS ~ VOC’s Latin America Studies and Programs Center promotes individual freedom, respect for human rights, and democracy throughout Latin America, but especially Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Our researchers document human rights abuses, support in-region civil society and pro-democracy groups, and educate the American public and U.S. policy makers about the realities on the ground.PolandUnderstand Polish history_4d3cb708-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea001.3PolandPOLAND STUDIES ~ The 20th and 21st century history of Poland can be seen as a microcosm of Western history: it is the story of freedom’s suppression by the imperial forces of Nazism and Communism and liberty’s eventual rebirth. As such, understanding Polish history can help us to understand how these competing totalitarian movements sought to suppress the free individual and how free government can be reestablished in their wake, as well as how liberty must be defended against the ideas and forces of tyranny.Events_4d3cb7d0-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea002_4d3cb88e-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea00Programs_4d3cb94c-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003Memory_4d3cba14-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.1MemorialMaintain the world’s first memorial to every victim of communism, in sight of the U.S. Capitol and visited daily by dignitaries and tourists._4d3cbadc-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.1.1Truman-Reagan Medal of FreedomHonor those who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy and opposition to communism._4d3cbb9a-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.1.2Witness ProjectProduce an award-winning oral history video series featuring the stories of men and women who have witnessed communism._4d3cbc6c-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.1.3Suffering & DeathRemember those who have suffered and died at the hands of communist regimes in the past, and to stand for those who are fighting for freedom today._4d3cbd34-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.1.4Education_4d3cbdfc-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.2Teacher TrainingProvide professional development training for teachers based on our curriculum Communism: Its Ideology, Its History, and Its Legacy._4d3cbece-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.2.1Middle School TeachersHigh School TeachersCollege ProgramsHost lectures, conferences, and film screenings for college students to help educate new generations about the dangers of communism and socialism._4d3cbfa0-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.2.2CollegesCollege StudentsStudy CentersHost fellows who produce research and reports that help people better understand regional history and current events._4d3cc072-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.2.3China ForumHost programs to help Americans understand the nature of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, and key issues in U.S.-China relations._4d3cc19e-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.2.4People’s Republic of ChinaChinese Communist PartyHuman Rights_4d3cc27a-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.3Captive Nations CoalitionBoost dissident truth-telling by convening rallies, fostering dialogue, briefing policymakers, and conferring our Dissident Human Rights Award._4d3cc34c-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.3.1Latin America ProgramsSupport freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere, especially in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua._4d3cc432-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.3.2Latin AmericaCubaVenezuelaNicaraguaChina ProgramsConvene rallies, protests, briefings, and vigils to raise awareness of the CCP’s violation of human rights and to advocate for and commemorate their victims._4d3cc50e-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.3.3ChinaHuman Rights ForumProvide a platform for transatlantic leaders to promote understanding and solidarity for the future of free democracy and civil society._4d3cc5ea-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.3.4Citizen Engagement_4d3cc6da-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4CitizensGovernment RelationsEngage Congress and the Administration through our bipartisan Congressional Caucus, briefings, rallies, and congressional testimony._4d3cc7c0-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4.1CongressCollectivism ReportConduct national poll and report annually on generational attitudes toward socialism, communism, and collectivism._4d3cc89c-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4.2Local CommissionsPartner with community leaders to raise awareness about communism through public events, media campaigns, and professional development._4d3cc996-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4.3Community LeadersSpeakers BureauDrive scholarly and public debates on related issues through lectures from our most closely affiliated experts._4d3cca7c-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4.4Art, Archives, Artifacts & ExhibitionsAcquire, curate, and present to the public a growing collection of art, archives, and artifacts._4d3ccdd8-9c04-11ec-b3d1-3e3ef682ea003.4.51993-12-172022-03-04https://victimsofcommunism.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net