The Aegis Trust works in countries where people are at risk of mass atrocities, or still confronting a legacy of genocide. We also work in countries where decision-makers have significant international reach.

Aegis is headquartered in the UK, where it developed from the work of the National Holocaust Centre. Our largest presence however is in Rwanda, where in 2004 we were responsible for establishing the Kigali Genocide Memorial. We also have offices in the United States.

Based for many years at the National Holocaust Centre, from which it developed, the Aegis Trust’s HQ is now located in Nottingham.

In 2002, Kigali Mayor Theoneste Mutsindashyaka and Culture Minister Robert Bayigamba visited Aegis’ birthplace, the UK’s National Holocaust Centre, and asked Aegis to establish the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Opened in 2004, the Memorial continues to be run by Aegis on behalf of the Ministry of Nati0nal Unity & Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) as a place both of remembrance and learning for a new generation.

A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aegis Trust US was formed in response to the interests of US citizens committed to supporting the Aegis Trust’s mission. Aegis Trust US supports Aegis through fundraising, global engagement, outreach and education.

“Today Aegis has an unrivalled opportunity to break cycles of violence and prevent mass atrocities in three countries at risk – but to do so we need your help, and we need to move fast.”

Dr James Smith
Founder & CEO, Aegis Trust

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