The Memorial is a place where I feel whole again. Where we can be with our loved ones again. It’s our home.

Thank you for saving my life... and the lives of the people I was going to kill in revenge.

Peace and Values Education reaches every student in Rwanda today. It’s changing the country.

I went home with two duties; to forgive the killers of my family, and to teach my students critical thinking.

We failed in Rwanda. We failed in Srebrenica. But you are writing a different future.

Visiting Rwanda and the Kigali Genocide Memorial for the first time... I have been overwhelmed by the resilience, grace and determination of the Rwandan people.

Plan Your Visit

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It offers a powerful experience for visitors, promoting reconciliation and building peace through education.

Virtual Tours

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Virtual Tour offers a convenient way to access the Memorial’s exhibitions from anywhere in the world. It provides a powerful and immersive experience, fostering a deeper understanding of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Building Peace

Our three-part approach

Development of sustainable livelihoods, trauma healing and peace education of the kind pioneered here at the Kigali Genocide Memorial have a key role to play in mitigating conflict, especially as mass migration increases due to climate change.

Your Community

Every community is somewhere on the path to peace – and the path to violence.

Where’s yours?

Aegis Digital

Here you can access online courses and content created by the Aegis Trust at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and beyond. This includes the ‘Hate to Humanity’ series featuring survivors and eyewitnesses of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Virtual 360° Tours

Tour the Kigali Genocide Memorial virtually with us, at your own pace. This is the easiest way to explore without visiting in person.

Lessons from Rwanda

Take our ‘Lessons from Rwanda’ course for a deeper handle on the history of genocide and ways we can all help prevent recurrence

Content

Discover ‘From Hate to Humanity’, our unique series featuring genocide survivors, eyewitnesses, artists and public figures.

Be a Friend

By becoming a friend of the Kigali Genocide Memorial and member of the Aegis Trust with a recurring monthly donation of $30 or more, you can change lives and save lives.

Updates

Latest News

Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 at the Kigali Genocide Memorial

Yahaya Nsengiyumva – a hero who risked his life to save others during Genocide against the Tutsi

Israel’s Ambassador-designate pays tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi

On 17th August, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador designate to Rwanda visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid respects to the victims of Genocide against the Tutsi.

Support Us

Gift Shop

Every purchase in the Kigali Genocide Memorial’s gift shop supports the Memorial and its vital work. Many of the items you can buy in the physical gift shop are also available through our online store.