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    October 25, 2026

    DISABILITY

    inclusion Rwanda

    Promoting disability inclusion, equal opportunities and dignity for everyone.

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    October 25, 2026

    INCLUSION

    for everyone

    Building a society where persons with disabilities participate fully.

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    October 25, 2026

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    Disability Inclusion Rwanda
    Disability Inclusion Rwanda

    Disability Inclusion Rwanda (DIR)

    Disability Inclusion Rwanda is the Non governmental Organisation of People with intellectual Disabilities made up mainly by Self Advocates supported by parents/ Siblings.
    It operates at national level for the right-based inclusive education, protection, social inclusion and climate change in all national legal frameworks and programs for the betterment of people with intellectual disabilities in Rwanda.
    OUR IMPACT

    Making a Meaningful Difference

    Our work continues to connect people, support communities and advance disability inclusion across Rwanda.

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    Our Members

    People connected to and contributing to our inclusion movement.

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    Programs & Services

    Programs and services designed to advance disability inclusion, equality and participation.

    Our Vision, Mission & Objectives

    Our work is guided by a clear vision, a strong mission and meaningful objectives.

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    OUR VISION

    All people with disabilities especially those with mental/ intellectual disabilities are inclusively educated, seen, heard and fully socioeconomically included in Rwanda.

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    OUR OBJECTIVES

    -To advocate for the right based visibility, recognition, participation, inclusive education, visibility, capacity building and knowledge of persons with intellectual disabilities especially in the areas of health, education, Self-advocacy and sustainable inclusive economic development.

    Our Programs & Services

    We work to promote disability inclusion, equality, dignity and meaningful participation for persons with disabilities and their communities.

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    EDUCATION

    EDUCATION

    The education is the main pillar of sustainable development; we advocate for the right to the inclusive education of children and youth with intellectual d...

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    HEALTH

    HEALTH

    Disability Inclusion Rwanda members advocate for and support the inclusive health care of people with intellectual disabilities.

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    SELF ADVOCACY

    SELF ADVOCACY

    - Knowing and defending our rights; Expressing our needs; Making our own decisions; - Communicating our opinions; Asking questions; - Speaking up when ...

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    SOCIOECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

    SOCIOECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

    SOCIOECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

    OUR LEADERSHIP

    Meet Our Board Members

    Meet the dedicated leaders whose experience, vision and commitment guide Disability Inclusion Rwanda toward a more inclusive and empowered society.

    MUKABARISA Felicite 01
    Chairperson- Parent

    MUKABARISA Felicite

    ABAYISENGA Pacifique 02
    1st V.Chairperson-Sibling

    ABAYISENGA Pacifique

    NSHIMIYIMANA Valens 03
    2nd V.chairperson- Self advocates.

    NSHIMIYIMANA Valens

    UMUHOZA Nadine 04
    Treasurer- Sibling

    UMUHOZA Nadine

    SAKUFI Léonidas 05
    Secretary-Parent

    SAKUFI Léonidas

    UWIDUHAYE Protogene 06
    Advisor/Self advocate

    UWIDUHAYE Protogene

    IRADUKUNDA Shemusa 07
    Advisor-Self advocate.

    IRADUKUNDA Shemusa

    IRAFASHA Patience 08
    Advisor- Self advocate.

    IRAFASHA Patience

    MUNYANKINDI Jean Pierre 09
    Advisor- Parent

    MUNYANKINDI Jean Pierre

    Board Member
    DISABILITY INCLUSION RWANDA
    BOARD MEMBER

    Board Member

    Position

    Member description
    Disability Inclusion Rwanda Together for an Inclusive Rwanda
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