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<!-- Ardent Hope Video Sitemap -->
<!-- Use this template when you add video content to the website -->
<!-- Generated: March 30, 2026 -->
<!-- NOTE: Uncomment and fill in with actual video information when ready -->

<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"
        xmlns:video="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-video/1.1">

  <!-- Video Example: Impact Documentary -->
  <!-- 
  <url>
    <loc>/impact</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://example.com/impact-video-thumbnail.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>Impact Documentary - How Ardent Hope Changes Lives</video:title>
      <video:description>See the real stories and impact of Ardent Hope's programs on the lives of orphaned children</video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://example.com/videos/impact-documentary.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <!-- OR use embed_url instead of content_loc for YouTube/Vimeo -->
      <video:player_loc>https://www.example.com/video-player</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>480</video:duration>
      <video:expiration_date>2027-03-30</video:expiration_date>
      <video:rating>4.8</video:rating>
      <video:view_count>10000</video:view_count>
      <video:publication_date>2026-03-30</video:publication_date>
      <video:family_safe>yes</video:family_safe>
      <video:restriction relationship="deny">KP JP CN AR RU</video:restriction>
      <video:price currency="USD">0.99</video:price>
      <video:requires_subscription>no</video:requires_subscription>
      <video:uploader info="https://example.com/about">Ardent Hope Foundation</video:uploader>
      <video:live>no</video:live>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  -->

  <!-- Video Example: Success Story -->
  <!--
  <url>
    <loc>/impact/success-stories</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://example.com/success-story-thumbnail.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>From Hardship to Hope - Amara's Success Story</video:title>
      <video:description>Amara was an orphaned child supported by Ardent Hope. See how she overcame adversity and achieved her dreams</video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://example.com/videos/success-story-amara.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:duration>300</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-03-20</video:publication_date>
      <video:family_safe>yes</video:family_safe>
      <video:live>no</video:live>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  -->

  <!-- Video Example: How to Help -->
  <!--
  <url>
    <loc>/volunteer</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://example.com/volunteer-guide-thumbnail.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>How You Can Help - Volunteer Opportunities at Ardent Hope</video:title>
      <video:description>Learn about the many ways you can make a difference in a child's life through volunteering</video:description>
      <video:content_loc>https://example.com/videos/volunteer-guide.mp4</video:content_loc>
      <video:duration>600</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-03-15</video:publication_date>
      <video:family_safe>yes</video:family_safe>
      <video:live>no</video:live>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  -->

  <!-- Video Example: YouTube Embedding -->
  <!--
  <url>
    <loc>/programs</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://img.youtube.com/vi/VIDEO_ID/hqdefault.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>Education Program Overview</video:title>
      <video:description>Explore Ardent Hope's comprehensive education programs</video:description>
      <video:player_loc allow_embed="yes">https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID</video:player_loc>
      <video:duration>450</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-03-01</video:publication_date>
      <video:family_safe>yes</video:family_safe>
      <video:live>no</video:live>
      <video:uploader info="https://www.youtube.com/user/CHANNEL_ID">Ardent Hope</video:uploader>
    </video:video>
  </url>
  -->

</urlset>

<!-- 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS VIDEO SITEMAP:

1. When you add video content:
   - Uncomment the appropriate video entry
   - Replace placeholder URLs and IDs with actual values
   - Update titles, descriptions, and metadata

2. Video Content Location Options:
   - <video:content_loc> - Direct link to video file (MP4, WebM, etc.)
   - <video:player_loc> - iframe/embed code (for YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

3. Required Fields:
   - <video:thumbnail_loc> - Image URL for video thumbnail (JPG, GIF, or PNG)
   - <video:title> - Video title (max 100 characters)
   - <video:description> - Video description (max 2048 characters)
   - <video:content_loc> OR <video:player_loc> - One of these is required

4. Recommended Fields:
   - <video:duration> - Length in seconds
   - <video:publication_date> - YYYY-MM-DD format
   - <video:family_safe> - yes/no
   - <video:live> - yes/no

5. Optional Fields:
   - <video:expiration_date> - When video should be removed from results
   - <video:rating> - 0.0 to 5.0 with up to 1 decimal place
   - <video:view_count> - Total number of video views
   - <video:uploader> - Video uploader information
   - <video:restriction> - Geographic restrictions
   - <video:price> - If video requires payment
   - <video:requires_subscription> - yes/no

6. After adding videos:
   - Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console
   - Use Google Search Console Video Extension to monitor indexing
   - Check Rich Results Test for video rich snippets
   - Monitor video search performance

References:
- Google Video Sitemap Protocol: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/sitemaps/video-sitemaps
- Video Search Best Practices: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/videos/video-sitemaps
-->
