As Europe approaches the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Europe Remembers —a project by the LRE Foundation—is calling on people across the continent and beyond to share personal and local stories connected to the war’s conclusion.
The social media campaign, launched this week under the hashtag #IRemember, invites individuals to reflect on what the end of the war meant in their communities, through a wide lens that goes beyond official dates and headlines. The campaign recognises that Victory in Europe (VE) Day—celebrated on May 8, 1945—was not the same for everyone. For some, fighting continued. For others, the return to peace came slowly and quietly, through the sound of silence after air raids, the reopening of a family shop, or the return of a loved one.
A Call for Stories: How Did Peace Arrive for You?
This new digital storytelling campaign encourages participants to explore and share how their family, neighborhood, or town experienced the end of the war, and when it truly felt like peace had arrived. Whether it’s a story passed down through generations, a discovery in a local archive, or a memory tied to a monument or street in your hometown, Europe Remembers wants to hear it.
Participants are invited to submit short vertical videos (up to 1 minute 30 seconds), or written stories if they prefer, by May 5, 2025. There is room for creativity in format and language: stories can be personal reflections, interviews, or even creative narratives, and may be shared in any native language.
Why This Matters
By gathering diverse stories from across Europe and the world, the #IRemember campaign aims to spotlight overlooked perspectives and personal moments that help us better understand the human side of war’s end. These contributions will be featured on Europe Remembers’ official Instagram, Facebook, and website, creating a shared digital space for remembrance and reflection.
How to Participate
Submit your story by May 5, 2025.
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Whether you’re sharing a memory from your grandmother, a forgotten piece of local history, or your own thoughts on what peace means today, your voice can help build a more inclusive and diverse narrative of the war’s end.
Join the conversation. Share your story. #IRemember
Learn more here.
