Annual Narrative & Financial Report of RDIS, April 2021 – December 2021

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This report is intended to provide key partners and founding members of the organization with information concerning the project planned for, projects implemented, the challenges encountered, the manner by which they were dealt with and, impact in the communities where project are implemented with and for members in the communities. This covers the  Period April 2021 – December 2021.

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RDIS Holds successful Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings

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The RDIS successfully convened its Board of Directors and General Assembly meetings on March 20th and 21st, 2026, in a productive and welcoming environment. The Board of Directors meeting was held at the RDIS Headquarters office in Muhanga, Nyamabuye, while the General Assembly took place at Shyogwe Diocese.
The meetings brought together Board members and members of the General Assembly to review the organization’s performance and plan for the future. Key discussions focused on the progress of RDIS projects, the 2025 financial year (FY2025) report, the current financial status, and the 2026 action plans.

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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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Staff Meeting to Discuss Progress of Improved Cookstoves Project in Rusizi District

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On Wednesday 29/03/2023, the Rural Development Inter-Diocesan Service (RDIS) held a staff meeting at it's headquarters in Muhanga city, which focussed mainly on the progress of the newly initiated project: “Improved Cookstoves Project in Rusizi”. The meeting, which was attended by all project staff, and chaired by the Executive Secretary, Mr Viateur Ntarindwa, provided an opportunity for reviewing the project's achievements, and challenges and also to identify areas for improvement.

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RDIS-LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION MEETING HELD IN RUSIZI ON 20th DECEMBER 2022

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The RDIS organisation had helt a very important meeting which brought together participants from Local Government, Public Institutons, Church Leaders and Project Developpers. The Main Stakeholder at the same time one of the speakers was the Mayor of Rusizi District Dr. Anicet KIBIRIGA.

THE MEETING WAS MEANT TO

• Inform participants about “COOKSTOVES PROJECT RUSIZI-RWANDA”; gather their opinions and advice for successful project implementation and monitoring
• Seek for participants’ feedbacks, preferably by the end of the meeting to easy processes and information gathering
• Bring onboard all stakeholders for the success of the project throughout the whole project management cycle

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Farewell Ceremony for Visitors from UEM and ATE KELENG

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The ceremony was done by RDIS staff. UEM delegation and ATE KELENG highlighted the importance of community work and the continuing of the started partnership between the two NGOs. UEM stated how grateful they are to see the ongoing work of their Church members in Rwanda and Indonesia!

On the 11^th December 2022, RDIS wished their guests from Indonesia and Germany farewell. The delegation of ATE KELENG was represented by Rev. Yusuf Tarigan and Mr. Leader Tarigan, the delegation of United Evangelical Mission got represented by Rev. Dr. Andar Parlindungan (head of UEM’s "Training & Empowerment" department) and Rev. Dr. Ernest Kadiva (UEM Deputy Executive Secretary for the African region). After an abundant meal, members of RDIS said goodbye to their visitors from ATE KELENG (Indonesia) and United Evangelical Mission.

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