
Rural Development Inter-Diocesan Service (RDIS) is registered as a Data Controller under Registration Number 001/0847/1023, after fulfilling registration requirements in accordance with Law No 058/2021 of 13/10/2021 relating to the protection of personal data and privacy. The registration which was obtained on 17th October 2023 after complying with the above said law has been issued by the National Cyber Security Authority, Data Protection and Privacy Office. RDIS is hence authorized to process relevant personal data and determine the means of their processing in the Republic of Rwanda as stipulated by the law.

The celebration and onboarding workshop was held at Hill View Hotel, Rubavu District on 17th to 19th January 2024. It was not only a celebration, but also a communication and training workshop for the new cohort members to acquaint them with TerraFund’s core business processes. This event was prepared for the second cohort of TerraFund for AFR100 champions on land restauration in Rwanda which is composed of 20 organisations (1 for-profit and 19 non-profits among which RDIS is included, with its project “Revitalizing Lake Kivu Basin in Nyamasheke and Rusizi through landscape restoration"). In the event and workshop, the participants got insights from Restoration Champions on their experience with TerraFund and their aspirations for impact in Rwanda, and acquainted with TerraFund’s core business processes.

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:

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.
Have you ever come across to a non-governmental organization growing significantly and serving professionally? Working with RDIS at any level is a great opportunity you would wish to.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME:
I. Accountant (female): Accounting degree (at least bachelor)
II. Project Coordinator of Environmental Conservation in western province of Rwanda (male or female): Environmentalist or soil management academic degree (at least bachelor).
Deadline: 20th December 2023
Please download the full announcement in PDF format here.

RDIS works out a Strategic Plan and Annual Plans to ensure community needs are considered and, organization’s sustainability is assured. To this end, a midterm evaluation was held from 15-17th November 2023 to assess the achievements against the planed objectives, indicators and targets. It was attended by the management team and the Assistant Field Coordinator of RDIS in Shyogwe Zone, and facilitated by Rev. Godwin Ampony, the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) Team leader International Diaconia. The team were taken through an evaluation framework with an emphasis on key determinant issues which weight more in the development and growth of RDIS organization and impact it makes in the communities as stipulated in the strategic plan:
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RDIS collaborates with a diverse network of sponsors and partners who share its commitment to development, innovation, and community impact. These valued allies provide strategic support, resources, and expertise, enabling RDIS to implement sustainable projects, enhance service delivery, and drive positive change across Rwanda and beyond