Dufatanye Community Development Organization(DCDO)

Building a Link Between Local Leaders and Citizens for Participatory Governance

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Who We Are?

DCDO is a local NGO established in 2018 and recognized by Rwanda Governance Board. Our mission is to build a link between local leaders and citizens for participatory governance. We are dedicated to working with communities to create a better future for all.

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Community radio show featuring selected champions and local leaders, along with relevant experts, to raise awareness about human trafficking, those at risk, and the available support mechanisms for victims

Community radio show featuring selected champions and local leaders, along with relevant experts, to raise awareness about human trafficking, those at risk, and the available support mechanisms for victims

Community radio show featuring champions, local leaders, and experts to raise awareness about human trafficking, those at risk, and available support mechanisms for victims.

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Conduct Assessment on the effectiveness of existing citizen participation spaces

MCBO sought to commission an assess to examine the effectiveness of existing citizen participation platforms, both state- and non-state-created, in Nyabihu, Musanze, and Burera Districts, using the Tubategamatwi approach as a case study, and more specifically, the organization aimed to evaluate the progress made, document lessons learned, outline challenges and gaps encountered and thus devise strategies for revitalization. The assessment was conducted from 5th June 2024 to 3rd September 2024.

20 Sep 24

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District Roundtable Discussion: Bringing Youth, Women, Local Leaders, and CSOs Together to Address Human Trafficking and Raise Awareness on TIP

A two-day roundtable discussion organized by Mukamira Community Based Organization (MCBO) in partnership with Never Again Rwanda (NAR) aimed at addressing human trafficking in Burera District. The event brought together 42 participants, including youth, women, local leaders, and CSOs, to share experiences, raise awareness, and strategize on combating human trafficking. Discussions focused on human trafficking causes, prevention methods, and involvement of institutions.

20 Sep 24

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Raising Community Awareness on Human Trafficking: A Campaign of Drama, Arts, and Games

Mukamira Community Based Organization (MCBO), in partnership with Never Again Rwanda (NAR), organized a community campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking, victims' rights, and behaviors that stigmatize victims. Through drama, arts, and games, the campaign reached over 200,000 participants across Burera and Musanze districts. This blog highlights the event, its key discussions, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for the future.

21 Sep 24

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Empowering Women Leaders: Strengthening Human Rights and Gender Equality in Musanze District

Discover how Mukamira Community Based Organization (MCBO) and Never Again Rwanda (NAR) are empowering women leaders in Musanze District. Through capacity-building sessions, participants learn about human rights, participatory governance, and the Tubategamatwi advocacy approach, all while addressing gender equality and conflict resolution in their communities.

21 Sep 24

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Empowering Local Leaders: Strengthening Participatory Governance in Nyabihu and Musanze Districts

A recent workshop organized by Mukamira Community Based Organization (MCBO) in collaboration with Never Again Rwanda (NAR) focused on training local decision-makers from Musanze and Nyabihu districts in the Tubategamatwi participatory model. The training aimed to increase citizens' engagement in decision-making and policy development, enhancing the collaboration between leaders and communities for better governance.

21 Sep 24

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Our Partners

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Never Again Rwanda

Never Again Rwanda

Nyabihu District

Nyabihu District

Musanze District

Musanze District

Burera District

Burera District

Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion

Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion

National Women's Council (NWC)

National Women's Council (NWC)

National Youth Council(NYC)

National Youth Council(NYC)

National Council Of Persons With Disabilities

National Council Of Persons With Disabilities

RC Musanze

RC Musanze

Radio Izuba

Radio Izuba