Launched in Kigali, Rwanda in August 2012, the White Rose Society underpins the mission of Aegis in preventing genocide. It sustains and grows the work, and recognises and nurtures Aegis’ increasing family of supporters.

Individuals and organisations join the White Rose Society when they raise, invest or donate monthly or annually, either to social enterprises which support income generation for Aegis, or directly to the Aegis Trust. There are tiers for membership ranging from under $1,000 to over $100,000.

The Rwanda Chapter of the White Rose Society is chaired by Robert Bayigamba, Rwanda’s former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, now also President of the Rwanda National Olympic Committee.

To find out more about the White Rose Society, or to have a conversation with us about the time, skills or investment you could bring to Aegis, please contact our strategic development team.

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Why ‘White Rose’? The name was adopted in honour of a student resistance group in Nazi Germany, the White Rose Movement, which became known for a leaflet campaign that called for active opposition to the Hitler regime. The movement’s leaders were betrayed and tried, but bravely used their trials as another opportunity to speak out. Six were executed. We welcome all who are committed to the values of the White Rose movement – values also demonstrated heroically by rescuers in more recent instances of genocide, such as that in Rwanda 1994. Move to the third slide here for a short video showing the launch of the White Rose Society in Rwanda. Slide

“Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?”

Sophie Scholl (21), White Rose Movement, before her execution in Munich on 22 February 1943 for opposition to Hitler.

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Visit Kigali Memorial

See for yourself what Aegis is all about. Come to Rwanda, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and hear from the team about our current peace-building work and plans for the future.

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Investment opportunities

Whatever you can offer, we can make that money go further for the cause through social enterprises in the UK and Rwanda – which not only support the work, but help survivors too.

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Join the White Rose Society

When you fundraise, invest or donate to Aegis, either monthly or annually, you become a member of the White Rose Society. Why not join us by beginning regular giving today?

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