Rural Development Initiative(RDI)

RDI is Youth and Agriculture dvpt NGO that works to transform subsistence agriculture into market-oriented agriculture through training and market connections.

[CECI RWANDA @CeciRwanda]

@INGABOSYNDICAT1 @CECI_Canada believes that sharing knowledge, building local capacity, and fostering strong partnerships are essential to creating lasting change. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Mungandi and Shaka will make alongside their new host organizations. @rdi_org
#Rwanda

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

In @RuhangoDistrict , @GicumbiDistrict & @BureraDistrict we are making simple shifts more veggies, local crops, new recipes transforming daily meals. 🍅🥬

👩🏾‍🍳 Cooking demos & nutrition sessions are turning harvests into healthier families and stronger communities. 💚

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

🌱 Transformation begins when farmers gain knowledge, confidence & tools.

In @GicumbiDistrict , PROFARM farmers joined finance workshops & received 70 sprayer pumps & 30 sinkholes from @eucordbxl & @RwandaRDI.

✨ Empowered farmers. Stronger cooperatives. #PROFARM #FARMERS

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Teaming up with @goldyouth, we're empowering young people in #Gicumbi District, #Rwanda! 🇷🇼
Our partnership provides rural youth with essential skills in entrepreneurship etc.. . We're also helping them start their own rabbit businesses for a quick source of income. 🐇
#Youth

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Exciting progress in #PROFARM Project ! Farmers are participating in Training of Trainers to establish integrated farming systems, a key component of the #KUNGAHARA Project. Proudly funded by @EUinRW and implemented by @rwandaRDI and @eucordbxl in @GicumbiDistrict #Rwanda

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

"Honored to join #NYABIHU's Forest Landscape Restoration meeting, hosted by @RwandaEnvironment & @WorldResources! We shaped collab for Rwanda's Western Province & our CEO met key leaders like Mayor #MUKANDAYISENGAAntoinette & DG Philip. Thanks for a vital meeting! @WorldResources

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Planting trees? We're planting opportunity. 🌱 90,700+ trees & 500+ jobs in 2024 via #TerraFund! Restoring land = restoring value. Healthy soil, biodiversity = assets. Big thanks to #terrafund @restoreforward @onetreeplanted etc ,. #Youth #Africa #Agriculture

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

At Rural Development Initiative (RDI), we're celebrating a successful wheat harvest! This season's yield is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our local farmers, and the effectiveness of RDI's ongoing support programs.

[Plan International Rwanda @PlanRwanda]

Today, the new Country Director, Emilie Fernandes, held an introductory meeting with @PlanRwanda's local partners. Discussions focused on deepening insights into different impactful programmes across local communities and strengthening future partnerships to drive lasting change through a shared mission to empower children, girls, and youth.

Our partners include @CaritasRwanda, @SaveGenOrg, @HDIRwanda, @YWCARwanda, @guidesrwanda, @Umwanakuisonga, @CladhoRwa, @ImbaragaO, @LwdWork, @InkomokoRwanda, @aeerwanda, @RwandaRDI, @DufatanyeOrg, @YOMADO12, @ABA_Rwanda, @dreamvillage6, @YouthWomenNet, @YvleadOrg & HUMEKA Organization.

#Partnerships4Change

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

"Today it was a great honor to welcome the new Country Director @PlanRwanda
As a Partner @PlanRwanda in Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (SOYEE) program, we are looking forward to a long-term, fruitful partnership and collaboration."

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Yesterday, it was honor to be part of the Launch of Rwanda’s 5th Strategic Plan For Agriculture Transformation, #PSTA5. As partner in agriculture development, we are looking forward to contribute to the implementation of this new strategy.

[CCOAIB Rwanda @ccoaib_rwanda]

5/ Day 2, the consortia presented their game-changing projects! 💥 Highlights include increasing citizen participation, youth economic empowerment through vocational training, and promoting food security for vulnerable farmers. 🌱

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

It was honor to be part of this important workshop on monitoring framework review for National Strategy Transformation @NARwanda

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

Earlier today, we hosted the National Strategy for Transformation (NST) Monitoring Framework Review Workshop with consortium members under the CS-Engage Dufatanye program, implemented with the support of @SwissDevCoop and @SwedeninRW.

The consortium members discussed:
1️⃣ Framework overview, where they dove into indicators, targets, and methodologies.
2️⃣ The framework's meeting diverse CSO needs while ensuring data comparability.
3️⃣ Alignment of CSOs work with NST goals.
4️⃣ Collaborative feedback to recalibrate and enhance effectiveness of the NST.
5️⃣ New MEL tools and ongoing challenges faced by consortium members.
6️⃣ Reflection on CSO Capacity Strengthening tailored to support to consortium members' needs.

CS-Engage Dufatanye consists of 6 CSOs (@CladhoRwa, @SaveGenOrg, @AJijukirwa,@YWCARwanda, @ccoaib_rwanda, @crd_rw, and @RwandaRDI) and was designed to strengthen their ability to influence policy processes (development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) in socioeconomic spheres in Rwanda.

The program also focuses on the extent to which these CSOs are responsive to the social, political and economic concerns that they have initially identified.

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Today our team met Mayor , Vice mayor in charge of Social affairs and ES @KarongiDistr , and discussed more about #Terrafund for AFR100 project ,especially trees planting season and project future impact . Special thx to the Mayor @KarongiDistr for warm welcome and leadership

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Yesterday, we launched the Tree Planting Period in @RutsiroDistrict . titled "Restoration Project to Strengthen Climate Change Resilience," will involve planting 150,000 trees in Rutsiro and @KarongiDistr .

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Yesterday we launched #SOYEE project (skills and opportunities for youth Employment and Entrepreneurship) in partnership Plan International Rwanda. We will use #Agriculture as tools for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities creation.
Special thanks @GatsiboDistrict

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Today in collaboration @BureraDistrict , @RwandaRDI and @eucordbxl , we conducted workshops to Leverage adapted financial products (credit) for farmers, all financial institutions in @BureraDistrict and 25 cooperatives where represent.

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Yesterday our CEO and ED @eucordbxl met mayor @bureradisrict and discuss EU funded project -PROFARM is promoting an integrated farming system focused on maize, sunflower and vegetables to enhance agricultural resilience and nutrition security for smallholder farmers in #Rwanda

[Rural Development Initiative(RDI) @rdi_org]

Last week, RDI, represented by our Founder & CEO Aime Kayumba, had a peer learning visit to @AcadesMalawi in Malawi with the support of @SegalFoundation
@AcadesMalawi is investing in thousands of youth and smallholder farmers in Malawi through the principles of cooperation.

[Plan International Rwanda @PlanRwanda]

Today, @PlanRwanda signed partnership agreements with @RwandaRDI and @dreamvillage6, reaffirming our commitment to supporting youth through socio-economic development under the Skilling and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (SOYEE) Programme.

#Partnerships4Change