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Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016), created the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity along with his wife, Marion. They created the Foundation after Wiesel was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize for Peace. The Foundation was created on the mission to "combat indifference, intolerance, and injustice through international dialogue and youth-focused programs that promote acceptance, understanding, and equality". The Elie Wiesel Foundation holds international conferences which bring together world leaders and Nobel Laureates to discuss social issues and solutions. As well as conferences, the Foundation also holds a yearly essay contest for college juniors and seniors on the topic of ethics. The goal of the contest is to inspire students to analyze the pressing ethical issues plaguing society. These are just a few of the many philanthropic ventures that the Elie Wiesel Foundation is involved in. The foundation has inspired people all over the globe to question everything, to stand up for your beliefs, and to always be open to learning.

About. (2017, September 25). Retrieved from http://eliewieselfoundation.org/about/