Vera Schaufeld, a survivor of the Holocaust, has been commemorated for her remarkable “strength and courage” following her passing at the age of 95.

In her honor, the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) paid tribute, recognizing her as an “extraordinary ambassador” who has “motivated countless individuals,” underscoring the significance of her contributions.

In 2019, Ms. Schaufeld was awarded the MBE at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her efforts in Holocaust remembrance and education. Later that year, she was honored with an honorary doctorate from the University of Roehampton.

Born in Prague in 1930, she was just nine years old when she was compelled to relocate to England alone due to the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. She last saw her parents in 1939, before she escaped on Sir Nicholas Winton’s Kindertransport.

The Kindertransport initiative was established to evacuate Jewish children from Germany and other European nations in response to Kristallnacht—an orchestrated wave of violence by the Nazis in November 1938 that led to the destruction of numerous synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses throughout the German Reich.

Her parents stayed in what is now the Czech Republic, where they were later sent to a concentration camp and tragically perished.

Michael Newman, the chief executive of the AJR, remarked: “Even as a young girl at the age of nine, Vera’s extraordinary strength and courage were evident as she bravely bade farewell to her parents, never to see them again.”

After the war, Ms. Schaufeld was raised in England, trained to become a teacher, and spent time in Israel, where she met her husband, Avram. Upon their return to England, she continued her teaching career, sharing her story with students in schools and colleges, and dedicated herself to fostering remembrance and education.

Mr. Newman noted: “Within our organization, Vera’s commitment was unwavering; she generously contributed her testimony to our Refugee Voices archive, highlighting her experiences as a Winton child and engaging in numerous lectures and educational programs.

“Through her articulate and moving storytelling, she brought to life the personal dimension of the Kindertransport.”

He concluded: “Thank you, Vera, for your steadfast dedication, your resilience, and your kindness. Your voice, memory, and spirit will continue to inspire all of us at the AJR—and beyond—for generations to come.”