The Rwanda Video Project

This April 7th marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide where about one million people were killed in 100 days.

And each of us has the honor of being part of the commemoration process. Here’s how:

Make a video of yourself – light a candle and then say into the camera - “Hi, my name is (and say you’re name though you don’t have to) and I’m lighting a candle of hope for Rwanda.” Then stand there holding that candle for about ten seconds. It’s really important that you remain quiet for just a few seconds, because we may end up using that part of the video.

Once your video is made, you can send it in using yousendit.com to videos@thehpalliance.org

Your video should be no longer than 30 seconds and the file size should be no bigger than 100megs. The videos you send will be posted on candlesforrwanda.org sponsored by our partners in the UK Aegis Trust – and this web site is being viewed by Rwandans across the world and the best ones will be played during the actual ceremony in Rwanda’s capital of Kigali on April 7. They will be played on a big screen right next to candle lighting ceremony where thousands and thousands of candles will be lit.

Keep in mind when you’re lighting the candle that this candle that you’re holding represents the memory of those killed. It symbolizes their light that remains with us. And in doing so, the candle not only represents remembering, but it represents looking forward with hope – casting a light for the future of Rwanda.

We have the honor of collaborating on this with the Vlog Brothers John and Hank Green and the Nerd Fighter community. Be on the look out for their video about the Rwandan Video Project at youtube.com/thehpalliance. You can post your video as a response to theirs but also definitely make sure to send the video via yousendit.com to videos@thehpalliance.org

While Accio Books!is growing strong, we’re making this part of a new bonus point project where you can earn 50 points for your House.

People have until midnight of March 22 to submit their videos. If you’ve submitted a video, let your House Prefect know by emailing them at Gryffindor@thehpalliance.org, hufflepuff, slytherin, or ravenclaw at thehpalliance.org – and your House will get an automatic 50 points.

Thank you so much, and keep that light alive for Rwanda!