BC ALPHA (Association for Learning & Preserving the History of WW II in Asia) was established in January 1997. The three chapters of ALPHA in BC, Toronto, and Calgary joined forces to form Canada ALPHA In June 1997. Ottawa ALPHA, Edmonton ALPHA, and Halifax ALPHA were also established in 1999, 2008, & 2009 respectively. They are all branches under the umbrella organization, Canada ALPHA.
Through the dedication of volunteers and supporters, B.C. ALPHA has come a long way in promoting awareness of crimes against humanity committed during WWII in Asia. This has been done by way of several educational initiatives. Since its establishment, B.C. ALPHA has cooperated with many ethnic and community organizations on these initiatives. In 2000, B.C. ALPHA began working with the B.C. Ministry of Education and with Canadian educators in an attempt to integrate this important but seldom known chapter of history and human rights into the provincial secondary school curriculum. B.C. ALPHA also supports just and honorable redress for victims of the Asian Holocaust. Our program and project funding come entirely from individual donors and charity foundations.
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