About Us

Association Rwandaise pour la promotion du Développement Intégré (ARDI) is an Organization of support to the basic initiatives which was created in 1982. It was legally registered on June 20th, 1983 which was updated by Ministerial Decree No 113/11 of October 7, 2004. ARDI is classified among the first Civil Society organizations established in Rwanda. ARDI is an active member of the following networks: CCOAIB, RAMP, RCCDN, API-TRADE AFRICA.  




ARDI Mission

The Organization intends to support communities in their integrated development initiatives, focusing on beekeeping, agriculture and livestock, and environmental protection to help reduce the adverse effects of climate change.  

ARDI Vission

To be a national and regional reference organization in integrated agriculture and livestock, using appropriate modern technologies, for the social well-being of the population.  

ARDI Values promoted by the Organization are:

  1. Empathy with peasants.
  2. Professionalism. 
  3. Volunteerism and self-sacrifice.
  4. Collegiality and democratic management.
  5. Family spirit.
  6. Transparency.
  7. Openness and cooperation.

How we Operate

Our mission is to support communities in their integrated development initiatives, focusing on beekeeping, agriculture and livestock, and environmental protection to help reduce the adverse effects of climate change.

Our vission is to be a national and regional reference organization in integrated agriculture and livestock, using appropriate modern technologies, for the social well-being of the population.

Our objectives is to assist local communities in identifying and finding solutions to their problems; - Contribute to the improvement of the food and nutritional situation of peasant families who are members of local communities; - Contribute to the increase of the incomes of peasant families who are members of local communities; - Promote appropriate technology upstream and downstream of agriculture and beekeeping; - Contribute to the protection of the environment and the fight against climate change.