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Everything is in Your Hands

202256 minPGdocumentary

Over a hundred children from Poland received education in the USA with the help of Kaya Mirecka-Ploss, who also provided homes for three of them.

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Slawomir Grünberg

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Over a hundred children from Poland received education in the USA with the help of Kaya Mirecka-Ploss, who also provided homes for three of them.

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Slawomir Grünbergdirector

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Kaya Mirecka-Ploss dedicated her life to helping Polish children. She worked closely with Jan Karski, a prominent figure in World War II history. Over a hundred children received education in the United States through her efforts. Mirecka-Ploss opened her home to three of them, funding their studies and assisting them as they transitioned into adulthood. This documentary details her commitment and the lasting impact of her work on these young lives.

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