Courage to Care, an idea that grew into an exhibition about human rights based on the stories of individuals who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, will be held this year at the Old Town Hall, Bowral, from May 7 to June 14.

B'nai B'rith, a Jewish Service Organisation, mounted the exhibition and developed it into an educational experience that has been travelling regional New South Wales for three years.

Secondary school students living within 100kms of the exhibition venue are invited to view the exhibition, listen to a oral history testimony told to them personally by a Holocaust survivor, and participate in a workshop in which they explore the exhibition themes and relate them to their own lives.

The exhibition is also open to members of the public.

Now in its third year, Courage to Care opens in the Southern Highlands on May 7.

This time, the idea that became an exhibition has become a community program with a series of lead-up events to establish the spirit of curage to Care in a 'community that cares'.

A local community organisation, Joynt Youth Action that works for the welfare of young people in the area, has entered a partnership with B'nai B'rith.

Local residents have become involved in the activities in a variety of ways.

Ruth Wilson, an educator who moved to Bowral six years ago, formed a Steering Committee to develop ideas and implement a series of related events.

In February, Courage to Care, Southern Highlands opened with an educational forum, Education for Humane Values.

The keynote speaker was Human Rights activist, the Justice, Marcus Einfeld, who received a standing ovation.

Michele Scamps, Chairperson of Joynt, has participated in the general planning as well as the dissemination of information and the booking of local venues and events.

Members of her Joynt committee serve on the Courage to Care, Southern Highlands, Steering Committee, and bring a wealth of local knowledge to the planning process.