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Organising an activity

We’re delighted that you are interested in organising an activity to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). You are joining thousands of individuals and organisations who want to share the lessons of the past to create a safer, better future.

Each year local HMD activities take place across the UK, bringing people together from all backgrounds to learn more about the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and the genocides which followed. Each activity also provides a meaningful opportunity for attendees to consider how we can all make our society a better place today, free from hatred, prejudice and discrimination. 

From schools and libraries to museums and prisons, HMD activities take place in diverse settings. Explore the links below for ideas, support and guidance for your activity.

Support for your activity

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) supports individuals and organisations in marking HMD each year, by providing free resources, historical information and ideas of how to get involved. 

If you have any questions about getting involved please feel free to contact the office directly by email [email protected] or phone 020 7785 7029.

If you would like to keep up to date with announcements, resources and other news from Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, please sign up to receive regular newsletters here.

Discover resources

Discover resources

From school materials and life stories, to films and Get Involved Guides, all of our free resources are available to download from our resources hub.

HMD activity map

HMD activity map

Add your Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 activity to our interactive map and become part of the national picture of Holocaust Memorial Day across the UK.

HMD 2024 theme

HMD 2024 theme

Explore the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: Fragility of Freedom. Our theme vision outlines the different ways the theme can be explored.

Your audience

Your audience

Who you invite to your event or activity will influence the appropriate tone, content, venue and duration. Get advice on how to tailor your activity to your audience.

Useful links

Useful links

There are many organisations which may be able to assist and advise you with the organisation of your event, or help you learn more about some of the issues associated with Holocaust Memorial Day.

FAQs

FAQs

Explore answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about marking Holocaust Memorial Day