About the Organization

Project Rebirth is the nonprofit organization stemming from the Peabody award winning, feature-length documentary Rebirth. The film, Rebirth, records the strength of the human spirit coping with disaster and the ongoing redevelopment of the World Trade Center site. Project Rebirth serves as a vehicle to promote the unique preparedness needs of first responders as the frontline of disaster recovery.

The mission of Project Rebirth is to chronicle living history and honor 9/11 victims and first responders, and to advance educational initiatives committed to pre-trauma resiliency building for first responders. All proceeds from the commercial distribution of Rebirth are endowed to Project Rebirth to support its programmatic efforts.

The process of creating Rebirth was organic. Leading figures from Hollywood, Wall Street, local government, private businesses, academic and medical institutions united to support the multi-year development of a film that documented loss, grief and recovery following unprecedented acts. By becoming involved, those who contribute know and agree it is imperative to support those who help others - especially in times of crisis. Project Rebirth succeeds today because it has built a strong foundation rooted in community participation. Together, the organization and its partners aim to continually enhance resiliency and recovery training.

Latest postings about The Organization

REBIRTH 2011: The Ninth Anniversary

March 30, 2011 - Nine years ago, Director Jim Whitaker and a team of visionaries from a broad array of professional backgrounds conceived the... More

World Trade Center Monument: The Future Emerges At Ground Zero

March 30, 2011 - The noise at ground zero is a steady roar. Engines hum. Cement mixers churn. Air horns blast. Cranes, including one... More

Project Rebirth and Georgetown University's Berkley Center Launch a Curricula Project

February 21, 2011 - With the emphasis on the story of the recovery of lower Manhattan, this joint effort will help Project Rebirth tell... More

9/11 Memorial's Fountains Flow (via NYPost)

November 30, 2010 - A test run of the 9/11 Memorial pool is a success and the Memorial continues to be on track for... More