About Us
Over 35 years of empowering women and youth across Rwanda
Who We Are
Duterimbere ONG is a Women's led Organization Created by 29 members in 1987 and currently owned by 1,448 members. We support poor and vulnerable women in recognition of the barrier's inclusive development. Established DUTERIMBERE Micro-finance PLC Ltd as a sister institution in 2004 with a mission to provide suitable financial services to low-income entrepreneurs mainly women to improve their social economic lives, currently serving 104,000 clients countrywide.
Our Vision
An economically empowered and productive Rwandese woman contributing towards poverty eradication.
Our Mission
To promote women's entrepreneurship in order to contribute to improvement of living conditions of Rwandan women with low income, economically active.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our activities.
Equity
The principle of fairness and inclusion, ensuring that individuals have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need based on their specific circumstances.
Creativity
The ability to generate original ideas, think innovatively, and develop effective solutions to problems through imagination and critical thinking.
Team Work
We work with partners, communities, and institutions to achieve lasting impact.
Our 2027-2031 Strategic Roadmap
Our 5-year roadmap focuses on driving systemic capacity, broadening financial independence, and introducing climate-smart advocacy initiatives.
Pillar 1: Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods
Enhance the economic self-reliance of women, youth and rural communities through inclusive and sustainable income-generating activities.
Pillar 2: Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
Improve community resilience to climate change through sustainable natural resource management and climate-smart practices.
Pillar 3: Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion
Accelerate access to digital tools and financial services for improved transparency, inclusion, and efficiency in community systems.
Pillar 4: Institutional Capacity and Strategic Partnerships
Strengthen the organizational systems, staff competencies, and multi-stakeholder partnerships needed to deliver impactful, scalable programs.
Our History & Milestones
Founded in 1987, Duterimbere has walked a path of resilience, empowerment, and institutional growth.
Founding Vision Test
Duterimbere was established by 29 visionary women seeking to integrate women into Rwanda's formal economic sector.
Post-Genocide Rehabilitation
Pivoted to help widows build economic resilience, establish savings groups, and recover from crisis.
Duterimbere Microfinance
Created Duterimbere Microfinance PLC as an independent financial institution to guarantee credit access to women.
Cooperative Expansion
Scaled community training models to support hundreds of rural agricultural and handicraft cooperatives.
Digital & Green Empowerment
Championing climate-resilient farming, digital banking systems, and structured policy advocacy.
Our Leadership & Team
Meet the dedicated professionals driving Duterimbere's mission forward.
