CANDLES OF HOPE

LEARN ABOUT THE PEOPLE ON OUR CANDLES OF HOPE

THEN MAKE YOUR OWN

Your candle of hope can celebrate the people who light up your darkness. You could choose a family member, close friend, key-worker or an inspirational role model. It's up to you.

BEFORE AND DURING THE HOLOCAUST

Before and during The Holocaust the majority of people were passive bystanders who chose not to help the victims of Nazi persecution. Here are examples of 10 active bystanders, who chose to do what they could to help, with no thought of personal gain and often at great risk to themselves. There is a downloadable CANDLE OF HOPE template for each of these remarkable individuals, with a brief account of their story, that you can printed, cut out and made into a commemorative candle. Please click the further reading links to find out more about the historical context and impact of their deeds.

MODERN DAY ACTIVE BYSTANDERS

 Here are 10 contemporary examples of individuals who chose to step in to help others, often at considerable personal risk. Downloadable CANDLES OF HOPE are available for each of these exceptional people. Perhaps you have heard of some of them or remember the events they were involved in? Click on each candle to help you search online for what they did.

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