Over 150 facilitators graduated to support Farmer Field Schools

Patrick Uwihoreye, Vice Mayor of Ngororero District awarding the best FFS facilitator from Rubavu At least 158 Farmer Field Schools (FFS) facilitators were graduated on 8 February 2024 at an event held... Read more »

RDO, Trocaire commemorate victims of the genocide against the Tutsi

Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) and Trocaire Rwanda staff members joined Nyagatare District officials and Ibuka to commemorate the victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, at Nyagatare Genocide Memorial. The special commemoration... Read more »

RDO extends malaria fight to Nyarugenge District

The Executive Secretary of Nyarugenge Sector, Fabrice Byiringiro called on the residents of Nyarugeng and Muhima as well as Rwandans in general to actively participate in the fight against malaria.  Byiringiro said... Read more »

Unlocking rural women’s potential through transformative approaches to reduce unpaid care work

By Steven Nsamaza; Kigali: As day breaks, Jacqueline Mukasano wakes up her five school going children to prepare them for a new school day. When everyone has washed and dressed she serves... Read more »

Farmers under FtMA commit to contractual obligations with buyers

Kayonza: Representatives of farmer organizations in the Eastern Province working under the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) met with their partners including buyers, financial institutions, Input dealers, Local government representative and Insurance... Read more »

Bitenga developed marshland in Rutsiro improve livelihoods

By Steven Nsamaza; Abandoned due to flooding and poor drainage, Bitenga Marshland in Ruhango Sector of Rutsiro District stayed unproductive for more than 30 years while most of the surrounding families remained... Read more »

RDO holds dialogue on gender and youth mainstreaming in agriculture

Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO) together with partners on Tuesday, 14th December 2021 held a national dialogue on gender and youth mainstreaming strategy in Agriculture 2019-2026 at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali. The dialogue... Read more »

Farmer organisations in Eastern Province meet to renew commitments under FtMA

Farmer cooperatives from the Eastern Province working under the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) met stakeholders including buyers and financial institutions in a one-day interactive meeting organised by Rwanda Development Organization (RDO)... Read more »

RDO introduces green technologies at Kagitumba irrigation scheme

By Steven Nsamaza; Real time crop water requirement from irrigation and trapping pests to reduce the use of pesticides, are some of the latest smart green technologies that Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO)... Read more »

RDO closes two-day annual retreat 2020

Rwamagana: Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO) held a two-day annual retreat bringing together staff, board members, experts, beneficiaries, donor representatives and government officials. The retreat which was held at Dereva Hotel in Rwamagana... Read more »