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Every name matters

Speak the name of someone who was deported during the Second World War.

Elisabeth Warsha

Simon Gronowski

Esther Blau

Dora Galimidi

Salomon Rompel

These are five names that were taken away at Kazerne Dossin. Five of the 25,843 people reduced to numbers by the Nazis. Numbers on a transport list destined for concentration camps and extermination centres. And they all have their own individual story. Which story will you be connected with?

What is the goal?

With the project Every name matters Kazerne Dossin wants to remember the people that were deported from the Dossinkazerne. Each name will be read by a unique visitor. After completion all recordings will be played in the Memorial. By reading the names out loud the participants will create an auditory monument 25,843 times over for all those who were deported. In the place where their names were taken from them, we want to give them back, together with you. 

How does it work? 
  • Register via the ‘Every Name Matters’ planner and enter your details. After registration you will be connected to a name. A connection is automatically made (where possible) based on birthday, name or age. 
  • Our booths are located in the museum Kazerne Dossin and are open every Friday and Sunday.
  • The recording will only take a couple of minutes.
  • You will have the opportunity to visit the museum free of charge after your admission.
  • Discover more details about your participation.
  • Read the frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.

Will you be coming with a group or a you a relative of a deportee? Contact everynamematters@kazernedossin.eu to register.

Discover the stories.
During World War II, 25,843 people were interned in the Dossin Barracks. They were stripped of their names and assigned numbers before their deportation. Join us in recording their names to commemorate each of these deportees.

 

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So many names have already been read.

Come read a name too! Because every name matters.
Participate here!
  • Age 9 and up
  • 1 to 6 participants
  • Dutch, French, English
  • Kazerne Dossin
  • 15 min. p.p.
  • Free
  • Are there more than 6 of you? Scroll down

    The project will run throughout 2024.

Would you like to stay informed or do you have a question: contact: everynamematters@kazernedossin.eu.

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Partners

How to participate?

From your registration to the recording of a name: find a handy step-by-step overview here!

 

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Relatives of deportees

Relatives of deportees can read out several names as a group or individually. They can contact Kazerne Dossin for this purpose, mentioning the names of their deported relatives. Together, we will look for a suitable time.

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Tips for recording a name

Not sure of the pronunciation of the name you were assigned? Kazerne Dossin is happy to help. Listen to some names on the ‘sound list’.

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Combine your appointment with a free visit

Your appointment to record a name is also an ideal opportunity to visit Kazerne Dossin. Follow the free special trail through the permanent exhibition and learn more about Esther Blau, her family, and the other deportees.

 

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Coming with more than 12 people?

Coming to Kazerne Dossin to read a name together is a special experience to share. Discover the possibilities here. This group offer is available from January 2024.

Discover our offer for teambuildings.

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Donate to ‘Every name matters’

‘Every name matters’ commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. Make a donation and contribute to the renewal of the Portrait wall.

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Frequently asked questions