Holocaust Memorial Day marked a significant moment of remembrance, as communities reflected on the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp.
The day served as a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering the victims of the Holocaust and ensuring its lessons continue to be passed on to future generations.
For more than 20 years, Arsenal in the Community has played an active role in Holocaust education, working in partnership with a wide range of organisations to support learning, reflection and dialogue. Over the past eight years, this has included participation in the Holocaust Education Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz programme, which provides young people with the opportunity to engage directly with the history and legacy of the Holocaust.
As part of the programme, two Arsenal in the Community sixth-form students, Luca and Sam, took part in educational workshops and visited the former concentration camp in Poland.
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Following their return, Luca and Sam became ambassadors for the Holocaust Education Trust. In this role, they have shared their experiences with fellow students and first-year participants who will take part in the programme next year, helping to ensure the lessons learned continue to be passed on.
Most recently, the pair spoke at the Holocaust Memorial Day event at Islington Town Hall. The event was attended by local MPs, the Mayor of Islington, council leaders and faith leaders, highlighting the importance of remembrance and education within the wider community. They also lit candles and said prayers in remembrance of the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
Holocaust education sits alongside all Arsenal in the Community programmes, which also include workshops addressing contemporary discrimination and promoting inclusion and understanding.
Samir Singh, Inclusion Manager at Arsenal in the Community, said “We are committed to Holocaust education and it forms a core part of our annual programme delivery. Educating young people about the past is vital in challenging prejudice and discrimination today.”
Reflecting on his experience, Luca said: “During the trip, I felt emotions I’d never felt before and couldn’t comprehend them. Writing about the experience and presenting it to others has helped me understand those feelings.”
He added: “I’ve matured as a person, and it’s made me want to spread the message more. It’s opened my eyes and reinforced why we must ensure something like this never happens again.”
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