Rwanda Peace Partnership marks Kwibuka31 with call to uphold memory and build lasting Peace
On 10 June the Rwanda Peace Partnership (RPP) held a commemoration event to honour the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and reaffirm its collective commitment to peacebuilding under the guiding principle of “Never Again.” The Rwanda Peace Partnership, a consortium of three leading peacebuilding organizations, Aegis Trust, Interpeace, and Never Again Rwanda organized […]
“This has definitely changed my life”: NBA star reflects on Kigali Genocide Memorial
On 22 May 2025, renowned NBA shooting coach Christopher Matthews, known globally as ‘Lethal Shooter’, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial. In a moving reflection after his guided tour, he opened up about the emotional weight of the experience and the urgent relevance of its lessons for the world today. “Growing up in the States, they […]
Aegis Trust empowers Rwandan Youth Organisations in Peace building
Around 50 youth leaders from across Rwanda came together for a multi-day capacity-building workshop in the Kigali Community Peace Centre at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, 1-4 May. Organized by Aegis Trust in partnership with Creative Visions, the training marked the first phase of the “Expanding Peace through Community-Based Intergenerational Dialogue” project, which aims to empower […]
Flame lighting marks start of Kwibuka 31
The start of Kwibuka 31 – the 31st anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda – was marked at the Kigali Genocide Memorial this morning as the President and First Lady of Rwanda lit the flame of remembrance which will burn for the next 100 days, recalling the 100 days in 1994 in […]
Parents trained in peacebuilding at Kigali Community Peace Centre
The Aegis Trust today concluded a Peace and Values Education workshop for parents at the Kigali Community Peace Centre, which is located at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. The two-day training focused on equipping parents with essential skills to discuss the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi with their children and build peaceful family environments. The workshop […]
Aegis launches Peace Ambassadors Network to strengthen community-driven peacebuilding
The Aegis Trust has taken a significant step forward in its peacebuilding mission with the launch of the Peace Ambassadors Network (PAN), a new initiative funded by Sida and Creative Visions to connect and empower peace agents across Rwanda. The network was officially inaugurated on 7 March at the Kigali Community Peace Center within the […]
Peace Education Training for Kigali Youth
The Aegis Trust conducted Peace and Values Education Training, 3-5 March, for 25 young participants from various parts of Kigali, focusing on developing their peacebuilding capabilities. Held in the Kigali Community Peace Centre at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the training forms part of ASPIRE (Actions for Sustainable Peace, Inclusion, Rights & Equality), a four-year programme […]
John Legend visits Kigali Genocide Memorial
On 22 February, renowned American artist and EGOT winner John Legend visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Laying a wreath at mass graves where 250,000 victims of the genocide have their final resting-place, Legend toured the memorial’s permanent exhibitions and met with the Aegis […]
Trainee teachers learn how to deliver Peace and Values Education in the classroom
Responsible for developing Peace and Values Education at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Aegis Trust has worked closely with the Rwanda Education Board to help educators teach this cross-cutting subject effectively since its incorporation in Rwanda’s national schools curriculum a decade ago. Equipping educators with the skills needed to foster social cohesion and promote a […]
Story of Aegis CEO wins Global Media Peace Award
The Aegis Trust is delighted that First Prize in Digital Media at the inaugural Global Media Peace Awards has gone to Richard Sergay for his short film which unpacks the development of peacebuilding in Rwanda through the story of Aegis CEO Freddy Mutanguha. ‘Forgiveness: A Pathway to Peace’ was made by Richard Sergay in collaboration […]