About us

Funds donated are administered by Aegis America for the benefit of the Aegis Trust. Aegis America is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, formed in response to the interests of U.S. citizens committed to its mission. Aegis America supports the work of the Aegis Trust through fundraising, global engagement, outreach and education. Its founding committee is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with local committees being organised in D.C., Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

The Aegis Trust is an international organization working to prevent genocide. Through education, we work to build long-term peace by encouraging communities to change from mindsets of mistrust and prejudice to a position of shared responsibility for peace and stability. We also help survivors in difficult circumstances to rebuild their lives.While much of the work of Aegis has been operationally focused in Rwanda and the Central African Republic, the organisation has a global mission to work toward the eradication of genocide. Establishing a stronger presence in the United States through Aegis America is a key part of growing the body of support that will be needed to fulfil this mission.