Search

Interpeace and its partners, Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR), HAGURUKA and Dignity in Detention Organisation (DIDE) have recently secured funding from SIDA to expand the current interventions under the “Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion and reconciliation through societal trauma healing†pilot programme in Bugesera District to five (5) more Districts in Rwanda. These are: Ngoma, Nyagatare, Nyabihu, Musanze and Nyamagabe. It builds on the lessons learnt and resources (…)

Interpeace Rwanda and its local implementing partners (DiDe, HAGURUKA, and Prison Fellowship Rwanda) organized a 5-day planning retreat from 13 November to 17th November 2023 to review the implementation of the 2nd year and plan for the next year 2024. The panning retreat held at Ma campagne Hotel, located in Rwamagana District, Estern province. The planning retreat gathered Head of organizations of Interpeace, DIDE, Haguruka and Prison Fellowship Rwanda as well as programme and financial (…)

Interpeace Rwanda and its local implementing partners (DiDe, HAGURUKA, and Prison Fellowship Rwanda) organized a 5-day planning retreat from 13 November to 17th November 2023 to review the implementation of the 2nd year and plan for the next year 2024. The panning retreat held at Ma campagne Hotel, located in Rwamagana District, Estern province. The planning retreat gathered Head of organizations of Interpeace, DIDE, Haguruka and Prison Fellowship Rwanda as well as programme and financial (…)

Today, Our Executive director, Odette Mukansoro, has attended a breakfast dialogue with the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement in partnership with Interpeace organization to exchange policy priorities, share perspectives on emerging opportunities, and explore avenues for enhanced collaboration in advancing unity, reconciliation, and community resilience.
It was grateful for the insights and looking forward to collaboration! Thank you to our generous donors for support. (…)

Today we are delighted to receive the delegation from the NCHR(National Commission for Human Rights) and their partners including RCSP(Rwanda Civil Society Platform), CLADHO(Collectif des Ligues et Associations de Défense des Droits de l’Homme au Rwanda) and RESEAU DES FEMMES.
The one day visit was to strengthen the collabollation between different institutions working in the human right field to work together and promote human rights.
they was welcomed by DIDE Executive Director who (…)

To make the half way home center a better transit for prisoners with less than 3 years left on their sentence, ground research has been conducted to find what would be the main focus
ABOUT US Organization Dignity in Detention Rwanda (DIDE RWANDA) is an organization registered as a local non-profit organisation in Rwanda as DIDE RWANDA. Our mission is to improve the conditions of children and female detainees through their education and reintegration in their respective (…)

Together with other partners in the societal healing programs
DiDe Rwanda Executive Director was honored to meet Interpeace President and discussed on strengthening partnerships in building lasting peace in Rwanda & in the region.

TRAIN SUPERVISORY STAFF:
theoretical training, support and supervision, development of tools.
BUILD AWARENESS OF THE PRISON ADMINISTRATION:
days of discussions, training, planning and joint evaluation of objectives.
SENSITIZE FAMILIES, THE COMMUNITY:
presence during visits, radio program.
EXCHANGE GOOD PRACTICES AND EXPERIENCE:
active participation in events, seminars, round tables, etc. , organization in Geneva and / or in the field of an annual event
Thinking about (…)

The DiDé Foundation thanks you for your generous and regular support; this is fundamental for the continuation of DiDé’s actions in favor of defense, dignity and the improvement of the living conditions of people in detention. Here is the second 2018 edition of the "DiDé Flash Info" retracing the recent activities developed by the Foundation.
Ngoma Women’s Prison
The activities planned within the framework of the psychosocial reintegration and vocational training project for women (…)

Dear friends of the DiDé Foundation, here is your 6th DiDé Flash Info. Once again we thank you for your support without which the Foundation would not be able to continue its mission in the same way alongside the most vulnerable prisoners.
This month we will give you an update on current projects with particular attention to training. To this will be added information on the “Week of Justice†organized by the Ministry of Justice and a testimony.
Current projects
The DiDé (…)

On June 16, 2024, Nyagatare Correctional Facility, DiDe Rwanda Organization in partnership with RCS(Rwanda Correctional Service) marked International Child’s Day with an event filled with hope, unity, and resilience. The day was dedicated to recognizing the rights and well-being of children, even within the confines of a correctional facility, where families often face significant challenges. Also introduced the GARUKA USHIME program done by fomer Nyagatare inmates.

The launching and handover of the welding workshop at Nyagatare juvenile prison. 28TH July at Nyagatare Prison was the event of inauguration of the workshop for youth being corrected at the juvenile detention. Build and equipped by Caritas Byumba funded by Oxfam through the IrishAid the workshop will serve as the skill centre to acquire the knowledge that will help them work and make a living in the society as well as building the country in the development
Speaking in the name of the (…)

The launching and handover of the welding workshop at Nyagatare juvenile prison. 28TH July at Nyagatare Prison was the event of inauguration of the workshop for youth being corrected at the juvenile detention. Build and equipped by Caritas Byumba funded by Oxfam through the IrishAid the workshop will serve as the skill centre to acquire the knowledge that will help them work and make a living in the society as well as building the country in the development
Speaking in the name of the (…)

The DiDé Foundation thanks you for your support. Your support is essential to continue, consolidate and develop projects for the most vulnerable detained populations.
Silent for several months and in order to keep you informed of the activities and achievements of the Foundation during this year 2018, we send you this first publication of the "DiDé Flash Info".
The DiDé organization in 2018
2018 represents a year of changes for the Foundation and for the activities developed in (…)

For a long time, Rwandan society was characterized by unequal social power relations between men and women, boys and girls. These relations were translated into male‘s dominance and women’s subordination. Although the Government of Rwanda has policies and laws in place to protect women’s rights, prevailing gender and social norms and customary rules make it difficult for women to access opportunities for value addition and technological improvements. Women spend more time in unsalaried (…)

The preparation of the halfway home transit center they are Key informants who are very close to the beneficiaries in their daily life. We interviewed different key members in the same field as people helping them to know what they wish the center should provide.
the discussion in their words:
First, those inmates should be released after they are well treated and corrected as their name says. To prepare them to return into the community prisons should know who has few years left for his (…)

Protecting Human Rights Within Rwanda’s Criminal Justice System
Organization Dignité en Détention (DIDE RWANDA) has conducted a second “CONSULTATIVE FORUM†aiming to assess the impact of “PROTECTING THE HUMAN RIGHTS WITHIN RWANDA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE†project.
The project was funded by the European Union and conducted by DIDE RWANDA in partnership with RBJ (Rwanda Bridges to Justice), and was designed to support government and institutional efforts to build and maintain a fair (…)

For 18 month DIDE Organization has conducted a program JUSTICE, HEALING, RECONCILIATION. In partnership with RBJ (Rwanda Bridge to Justice) to unite Rwandans in prison for the crime of genocide with the family victims.
It was in the capitalization meeting of The Organization DIDE RWANDA (Dignité en Détention), to review the 18 months that the organization did the program in Nyamagabe, Huye and Rusizi prisons.
The Regional Delegate of DIDE Organization showed that at the beginning of (…)

For 18 month Dignité en Détention ( DIDE RWANDA) has conducted a program JUSTICE, HEALING, RECONCILIATION. In partnership with RBJ (Rwanda Bridge to Justice) to unite Rwandans in prison for the crime of genocide with the family victims.
It was in the capitalization meeting of Dignité en Détention (DIDE RWANDA), to review the 18 months that the organization did the program in Nyamagabe, Huye and Rusizi prisons.
The Regional Delegate of DIDE RWANDA showed that at the beginning of the (…)

Dignité en Détention (DIDE RWANDA) in partnership with RBJ(Rwanda bridge to justice) has conducted the awareness campaign on the legal right "URI UMWERE IGIHE CYOSE UTARAHAMWA ICYAHA" which miss that you are innocente until the court of law found guilt of the crime. The campaign has been held in 5(five) Prisons respectively: Nyarugenge, Rwamagana, Bugesera, Ngoma and Nyagatare. The prisoners receive legal right advice and social mental help by DIDE RWANDA staff experienced in mental (…)

Dignité en Détention (DIDE RWANDA) in partnership with RBJ(Rwanda bridge to justice) has conducted the awareness campaign on the legal right "URI UMWERE IGIHE CYOSE UTARAHAMWA ICYAHA" which miss that you are innocente until the court of law found guilt of the crime. The campaign has been held in 5(five) Prisons respectively: Nyarugenge, Rwamagana, Bugesera, Ngoma and Nyagatare. The prisoners receive legal right advice and social mental help by DIDE RWANDA staff experienced in mental (…)

Enhancing the preparation of pre-release inmates in Rwanda ( Phase I: Architectural and Technical studies for a Halfway home )
Bailleurs: Stirling Foundation-America
Period: 2020(July- December 2020)
Contact email: nstirling@stirling.org
Since June 2020, the Ministry of Justice is developing a new correction tool called “Halfway Social Reintegration Centres†together with RCS and DiDe Rwanda. The use of these “transition homes†is related to the reintegration of the (…)

It is with enthusiasm that the DiDé Foundation starts this new year. Aware of the necessity and the added value of our actions, our commitment during this year 2019 to improve the living conditions of people in detention will remain intact. However, this commitment would not be possible without the support that you are constantly showing us. For this, the DiDé Foundation would like to warmly thank you.
This year will be characterized in particular by the actions carried out within the (…)

On 3rd September, Organization DiDe Rwanda, We were honored to attend the launch of the "Rwamagana Social Reintegration Centre" opening ceremony.
@DiDe_Rwanda is excited to continue working with RCS_Rwanda & contributing to the center’s mission.
It will host inmates nearing completion of their sentences, with programs focused on family/community reintegration, mental health, and livelihood skills.
Interpeace_Org & partners will contribute to this noble mission.
Our sincere (…)

PSYCHO-EDUCATION TRAINING OF LOCAL AND OPINION LEADERS/ SEPTEMBER, 2024.
Local leaders and opinion leaders play a key role at community level in solving conflicts and facilitating reconciliation processes. They are also often confronted with the present-day consequences of the genocide, in some cases without being aware of this.It is important that they recognize that some of the behavioral issues or conflict situations they handle daily may be connected to individuals’ and community (…)

Reflecting with our team & partners
@pfrwanda
@DignityinDeten1
@haguruka_ngo on the achievements & complexities of Mental Health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) work & economic resilience for strengthening social cohesion and building lasting peace in Rwanda.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish†& our Rwanda programme partners are sharing lessons, adapting & planning for 2023. Grateful to Sweden Embassy in RWANDA & the EU in RWANDA for supporting our (…)

During the implementation phase of the Interpeace/SIDA Programme, the following activities were undertaken over the month of October, 2022: Training of community facilitator’s multifamily healing spaces, Preparation of the activity of Provision of specialized vocational skills training in prisons, Training of Trainers on conflict resolution and Mediation technics, 24th Conference of International correction and Prison Association (ICPA).
Since October, 10th to 14th 2022, DiDe in (…)

The 24th International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference Orlando, Florida from 23-28 October 2022.
1. INTRODUCTION The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) held its 24th annual Conference, in Orlando, Florida from 23 October to 28 October 2022. The theme for this year’s conference was “Excelling Beyond the ‘Old Normal:Corrections after the Global Pandemic†.
The ICPA’s annual conference is a key event in the world of corrections and prisons. (…)

16th June every year mark the International day for the African child, with this year theme "protect the child, build a better future" where DIDE RWANDA and our partners Interpeace, Haguruka and Prison Fellowship with the support of the Sweden Embassy in Rwanda we celebrate this day at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison.
The need to protect the children from violence of any form is the common language used by those who spoke at the event, rising the problems that Juvenile in detention are facing, (…)

In collaboration with @Interpeace_Org and all partners (DiDe Rwanda, HAGURUKA, and Prison Fellowship Rwanda), they had a cordial meeting with the leadership of Nyamasheke, Muhanga, Bugesera, Karongi, Gicumbi, and Nyarugenge to introduce a new programme on
consolidating unity & resilience in 7 districts in Rwanda..
This project will focus on helping prisoners convicted of the Genocide against the Tutsi who have completed their sentences to return to normal life and live well with (…)