Over 150 pupils from schools across London attended Hampton’s Genocide Awareness Day. Boys and girls ranging in age from 13 to 17 were given the opportunity to listen to survivors of genocides from four different countries. In the afternoon, BBC presenter and historian Dan Snow, chaired a Q&A with the survivors and the pupils, which raised many thought provoking questions. The students then took part in a range of workshop projects with industry specialists from the worlds of art, journalism, poetry, film-making and animation.
A film of the day is being made through the ADCAN Awards scheme, and will be ready in the new year.
Fifth Year Hamptonian, Oliver Casale, said the day was a unique and invaluable experience
The stories of the survivors were very moving and taught us the importance of learning about genocide and spreading awareness in order to prevent a similar situation ever happening again.
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