About the Freilich Foundation

The Freilich Foundation exists for the study of, and research into, the causes, the histories and the effects of ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual bigotry and animosity, and the exploration of how such intolerance can be combatted - and co-existence promoted - by educational and social programs.

Formally established in July 1999, and part of the Humanities Research Centre of the Australian National University, the Freilich Foundation runs a range of lectures, conferences and seminars, all of which are open to the public. The Foundation also runs programs for schools.

Photo above: Dr Benjamin Penny, Bob Sercombe, Dr Debjani Ganguly, Ms Joan Uhr, Mrs Valmae Freilich & Dr Herbert Freilich

The Freilich Foundation is run by a board of seven:

Chair: Dr Debjani Ganguly , Head of the Humanities Research Centre

Mrs Valmae Freilich

Bob Sercombe, former MP for Maribynong in the Australian Parliament

Professor Iain McCalman, former Chair of the Foundation and a Federation fellow at Sydney University

Professor Simon Bronitt, Director of the National Europe Centre

Dr Benjamin Penny, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies