In 1994 an estimated one million women, men and children were murdered in 100 days because they were Tutsis. Hutus that opposed the radical government were also killed. The world turned a blind eye and failed to protect people from destruction.
Public figures joined Rwandans to remember the victims and express support for the survivors in a hundred day event, which began in the national stadium in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on 7 April.
Light a candle
Ten thousand candles were lit in the shape of the memorial flame in Rwanda with the words “hope” in three languages: Kinyarwandan, English and French.
During the hundred days, from 7 April to 16 July, many more public figures from around the world will participate in this meaningful event. Join in – light up the world with hope for Rwanda. You can leave a message or upload a video of your own candle lighting.
If you can, we also ask you to make a donation to support widows and children whose lives were torn apart in 1994, as well as to continue the educational work of the Kigali Memorial Centre, which serves as a permanent memorial for those were killed: there to ensure that genocide will never recur in Rwanda. When you make a donation, a candle will be lit in your name and placed at the Kigali Memorial Centre.