Biography of irina sendler

Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker, nurse, and director of the children’s department for the Council for Aid to Jews, Zegota (an underground resistance group during WWII). She has been recognized by Yad Vashem as a Righteous Among the Nations, and awarded the Jan Karski for Valor and Courage.

To say the least, Irena Sendler is an inspiring humanitarian with a fascinating life story; her incredible courage and bravery saving the lives of many Jewish people throughout WWII.

In this piece, we will be exploring the life of this influential figure, and her part to play during the Holocaust.

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Early Life

Born in Warsaw on the 15^th of February 1910, Irena Sendler (or Irena Kryzyzanowski at the time) was the daughter of Janina and Dr Stanislaw Kryzyzanowski.

Although born in Warsaw, Irena grew up in a town near the city called Otwock, and was an only child.