Resources
Our resources can help you learn more about the Holocaust and genocide and plan your own HMD activity. Explore life stories of survivors and those who were murdered, virtual activities, schools materials, films, images and more. You can filter them by genocide and type of resource.
HMD song sheets
Our song sheets explore music from groups targeted during the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution of other groups and more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda and Darfur. They provide lyrics and music for songs created during, or in response to, a genocide. You could learn the songs and perform them at an HMD activity or with a school choir during an assembly.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 across the UK
Thousands of events took place around the UK to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2018. See how three different groups marked HMD 2018.
Holocaust Memorial Day activity template: 10 - 30 minutes
Explore how you can mark Holocaust Memorial Day if you have 10 - 30 minutes.
Holocaust Memorial Day activity template: one - two hours
Explore how you can mark Holocaust Memorial Day if you have one - two hours.
Recipe from Rwanda
HMDT has produced recipe cards sharing dishes important to countries and communities affected by genocide. Also providing background information, they are an engaging way of learning about cultures and celebrating the lives of people who were murdered during genocide.
Traditional Rwandan dance tutorial
On Holocaust Memorial Day we can learn about the cultures of the countries and communities affected by genocide. Use this video tutorial with any age group to learn a traditional dance and celebrate Rwandan culture.
Holocaust Memorial Day activity template: half a day - a day
Explore how you can mark Holocaust Memorial Day if you have half a day - a day.
Hope Azeda
Hope lost family members in the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Today, as a founder of the Mashirika Performing Arts Media Company, Hope uses the arts to explore the legacy of Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Prayer for the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur had specific impacts on some faith communities, meaning HMD has a special resonance for many faiths. HMD can be marked by all faith communities.