Day one

Day one

Day one of our Halt Genocide tour began with a great kick off at Guelph University. The chance to build a new network of activist and to be able to spread the awareness in southern Ontario was an unforgettable experience. Many kept a keen interest in wanting to know about the current situation in Sri Lankan and were very welcoming to us. Our aim is so spread the awareness and to bring to light the current genocide of the Tamils. I must say I was truly satisfied to see that so many people are willing to listen and make a difference; it’s up to us to educate all those around us to see the change occur. We must always look for opportunities for us to speak up rather than wait for the opportunities to come to us. As Canadians we value freedom, integrity, life, and peace, so we must come together to ask for all this to be provided to those who are oppressed around the world today. We as a community cannot sit back and watch this happen. As many students walked by holding the pamphlet that was being distributed by us, many were shocked to hear that such atrocities were being committed by the Sri Lankan government. After today’s teaching many people walked away knowing the truth about the situation that the Tamils are facing rather than what has been implied by the Sri Lankan government with its propaganda. These are young individuals that are looking to making a difference in the world that they live in because they care and because a human life is something worth speaking up for. A new beginning, a motivation to make a difference and a purpose based on education could get a group of young individuals to make a difference that will bring change. We ask form our fellow Canadians to help us spread the awareness and stop this genocide!

- Peace, Love, Hope

Aranee