About Us
The Integrated Institute of Research and Development or Institut Intégré de Recherche et Développement (IIRD), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization legally registered in Rwanda in January 2014.
We bring together self-helping groups, associations and cooperatives of farmers and vulnerable people from across Rwanda to tackle challenges in agriculture, environment and socio-economic inclusion. By combining research, innovation and community actions, IIRD works to create practical solutions that address hunger, poverty, health issues and climate change.
Vision
A healthier society with improved agricultural and environmental strategies, free from hunger, and progressing toward sustainable development.
Mission
To promote the welfare of population in Rwanda through scientific research, agricultural development, and environmental impactful initiatives that foster inclusiveness & self-reliance.
CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As a woman, a farmer, and a member of a cooperative, it is both an honor and a responsibility to serve as the elected Chairperson of the Integrated Institute of Research and Development (IIRD). I am deeply proud to represent fellow farmers, associations, and cooperatives engaged in agriculture, environment, water and sanitation, and health promotion initiatives.
FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
When I founded the Integrated Institute of Research and Development (IIRD), I was guided by one principle that lasting development must be evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable.
For too long, vulnerable communities in Rwanda; women, youth, people with disabilities, minority groups, and rural farmers; have been at the margins of development efforts, not because of a lack of potential but because their challenges were never properly documented or addressed.
Our Objectives & Values
Specific Objectives:
- Conduct scientific research in agriculture, environment, health and climate change.
- Design and implement evidence-based programs targeting vulnerable populations.
- Support associations, cooperatives, and self-help groups to become strong, market-oriented actors.
- Promote education and awareness on agriculture, health, water & sanitation and climate change.
- Foster socio-economic inclusiveness and fight extreme poverty through innovative approaches.
- Collaborate with national, regional, and international institutions to strengthen expertise and impact.
Our Values:
- Integrity – Acting with transparency and accountability.
- Inclusiveness – Empowering marginalized groups, including women, youth, people with disabilities, and minority communities.
- Innovation – Using research to design new solutions.
- Sustainability – Promoting long-term impact in agriculture and environment.
- Collaboration – Working with partners and communities for greater impact.
By uniting cooperatives and associations of farmers, IIRD set out to become a platform where research informs action; turning findings into programs that improve livelihoods, protect the environment, and build resilience against hunger and poverty.
Though still growing in visibility, IIRD is firmly grounded in a decade of community engagement, a strong governance framework, and the expertise of its founder and members.
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