Richard Madete Made a Difference in Rural Rwanda
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Richard Madete is a German national who has worked as a consultant or consulting engineer for the Rwanda Rural Development and Inter-diocesan Service (RDIS) for about six years, from July 2017 to November 2023. He was sent by the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) and 'Brot für die Welt' to help RDIS in its mission to support the work of RDIS in various fields of rural development.
During his six years of service, Richard has been involved in many projects and activities that have improved the lives of the rural communities in Rwanda.
Some of the areas that Richard has worked on and made a positive impact include:
RDIS Embarks on a Climate Action Journey: Reflections from COP28 in Dubai
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We are thrilled to share the impactful journey of our representative, Mr. Eric Bagenzi, RDIS Director of Environmental Care and Disaster Risk Reduction, who attended COP28 in Dubai. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, was the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference, held from 30 November to 12 December at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first COP experience for RDIS personnel, propelling us into a new era of climate action. In his comprehensive report, Mr. Bagenzi aptly describes COP28 as more than a conference; it was a baptism by fire in the global fight against climate change. Attending as an NGO observer, he immersed himself in the urgency and gravity of the climate crisis.
One of RDIS founding members got a new Bishop
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Butare Diocese of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, one of RDIS founding member got a new Bishop. The Right Rev. Christophe Nshimyimana was consecrated and enthroned in St Paul Cathedral in Huye District on 10th December 2023 as a fourth Bishop of EAR Butare Diocese. The ceremony was led by the Most Rev. Dr Laurent Mbanda, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda together with other Rwanda Anglican Bishops, and was attended by church members and church partners. The guest of honour, Hon. Musabyimana Jean Claude, Rwanda Minister of Local Government who emphasized on the fact that followers of the church are citizens of the country hence under shared responsibilities, reiterated that the government asks and ensures the continued cooperation with Butare diocese. In the Bishop’s strategic priorities, he pointed out the environmental safeguarding and holistic community development which is in line with the mission statement of RDIS.
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