Walk to Remember is organized as an active commemoration of genocide victims around the world. Young leaders in Rwanda are connected to their fellow leaders in different countries – particularly within the East African Community - to raise awareness about the lessons of the Rwandan genocide
Aim:
• To commemorate the genocide in Rwanda and remember victims of other genocides
• To educate young people about the causes and consequences of genocide and to highlight the role and responsibility young people have to help prevent such atrocities now and in the future
• To provide a platform from which the youth of the world can speak out
• To make ‘Never Again’ truly ‘Never Again’ by equipping students with necessary tools and understanding to take a stand against genocide within their own communities and abroad
Objectives:
• To actively engage the youth of Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and DR Congo in an ongoing commitment to the concept of ‘Never Again’
• To deliver awareness raising events in each country by holding film screenings and discussion sessions on what happened in Rwanda and its relevance today
• To organize a commemorative walk in all of the countries in East Africa, DR Congo, India, USA and UK in April 2011, engaging approximately 800 people in each location
Outcome:
• Young people empowered to act against mass atrocities or genocide - whether in their own community or in other parts of the world.
• Links established between young people in East African communities to act together on the issues of racism, prejudice and genocide ideology
• Young people equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to speak out against genocide and promote unity within their own communities and abroad.
