News & Updates

Empowering Women to Lead & Thrive

Duterimbere NGO joined key partners at the Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Women’s Participation in Leadership to advocate for stronger support systems. Moving forward, the organization remains focused on expanding mentorship programs, building institutional capacity, and removing systemic barriers so women can actively lead and shape decision-making spaces.

Empowering Financial Inclusion: Ubudasa Project Initiates Staff Training on VSL Digital Platforms

Duterimbere and Trócaire have kicked off a three-day Ubudasa Project training at Pallotti Ltd to help staff transition Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups from paper to digital systems, boosting transparency and financial inclusion.

Jean Bosco's Journey to Climate Resilience

Discover how 32-year-old Jean Bosco Habineza turned a small transport allowance into a thriving livestock business valued at over RWF 1.3 million. Through the Climate Just Programme—implemented by DUTERIMBERE ONG, Trócaire, and the Scottish Government—Jean Bosco transformed his family’s food security and now serves as a youth champion, helping his community build lasting climate resilience and dignity.

Duterimbere Empowers Communities Through Regional General Assemblies

Duterimbere convened Regional General Assemblies in Rusizi & Rwamagana to drive financial inclusion! Key discussions focused on scaling cooperatives, VSLAs, and empowering youth to sustain community development.

Manwari Community Mini Market

Duterimbere ONG proudly handed over and officially inaugurated the Manwari Community Mini Market

A Regional General Assembly Meeting

The regional general assembly met in Rubavu, bringing together representatives from Rubavu, Nyabihu, and Ngororero. The session was chaired by the Regional President, with key Duterimbere board members present, including the President, First Vice President, and Executive Secretary.

Groundbreaking ceremony

Groundbreaking ceremony

Visit to the ongoing housing construction site in Kinyonzwe Cell, Mutuntu Sector

Visit of ongoing housing construction site in Kinyonzwe Cell, Mutuntu Sector

Field visit delegation led by the MoE team

Duterimbere District Assembly in Muhanga

Duterimbere successfully held its District Assembly in Muhanga District, bringing together members from Muhanga, Kamonyi, and Ruhango to strengthen women and youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and access to affordable financing.

Strategic Planning Session

strategic planning session

Breakfast Meeting with Stakeholders

Breakfast Meeting with Stakeholders