Keep the memory alive- Holocaust Memorial Day 2015

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is the charity funded by the UK government to promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day in the UK. January 27 – Holocaust Memorial Day – provides an opportunity for everyone living in the UK to remember the millions of people killed during the Holocaust and under Nazi persecution. The Holocaust was an event that shook the very foundations of humanity. We said ‘Never again’ yet genocide continues to take place today. On Holocaust Memorial Day we also remember all those who have been killed in the genocides which have taken place since the Holocaust – in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and in the ongoing genocide in Darfur. On Holocaust Memorial Day we honour those who survived and whose lives have been irreversibly changed by the Holocaust and genocide. We highlight their experiences to champion the fight against hatred and discrimination in today’s society. We feature the experience of refugees and celebrate the contributions that you have made to communities throughout the UK. Holocaust Memorial Day is a living memorial to the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. January 27 is now marked at over 2,400 commemorative activities across the UK. HMD brings together hundreds of thousands of people across ages, faiths and backgrounds to learn about the Holocaust and its lessons for humanity. Memorial activities take place in workplaces, civic halls, libraries, public spaces and schools and universities, to name but a few. We offer people the opportunity to engage with HMD through diverse means – including education, arts and sports. HMDT’s Youth Champion project ensures that young people are the driving force behind HMD, carrying memory forward to the next generation. Holocaust Memorial Day is also marked online and in the media, ensuring that its important messages are embedded in our collective consciousness. HMD Trust works to ensure that the messages of Holocaust Memorial Day resonate throughout the year. January 27 2015 will be the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On 15 September we launched our resources for this anniversary year, to the theme of ‘Keep the memory alive’. The theme reminds everyone of their personal responsibility to champion the memory of the Holocaust into the future and, as the logo suggests, keeping the candle of remembrance lit. The voices and experiences of survivors, refugees and those whose lives have been irreversibly changed by the Holocaust and genocide are central to the work of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. If you would like to find out more, we would be delighted to discuss the opportunities available for you to work with us to raise awareness of your personal story.