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About Urunana DC

Urunana Development Communication is a fully registered National Non Government Organization (NGO) specialized in development communication strategies mainly focusing at improving health and social welfare of the Rwandan population.

The NGO was started in 2004 and obtained its legal status as a National Non-Government Organization in 2006. It is registered with legal entity No. 138/11 of 27th December 2006.

Years of experience

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Urunana Radio Soap Opera Episodes created since 1999

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8,000 - 12,000

People reached during one live community outreach skit performance by Urunana Actors/actresses.

Mission

To Contribute to the Development of Communities through Creative
communication and engagement.

Vision

A Leader in development communication for dignified life.

Motto

We enjoy as we learn” (Twidagadure kandi Twiga).

Core values

• Professionalism,
• Integrity
• Creativity
• Gender Equity
• Partnership
• Diversity & Inclusivity

Know How Available

Urunana DC has expertise in the following technical areas, particularly in SBCC:

Capacity development in drama writing and acting;
Production of stand-alone SBCC products such as:

Independent radio serial drama
Radio spots
Radio sketches
TV drama and TV spots
Radio magazine programs
Community outreach skits in collaboration with development partners;
Studio productions
Recording, mixing and editing of audio content for SBCC programs
Trainings in interpersonal communication (IPC)
Setup and trainings of local theatre groups

Meet our Team

George GAHENDA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ZIRAHIGA Assumpta

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

KARENZI Prosper

PROJECT MANAGER

MUTETELI Sylvia

PROJECT MANAGER

Samuel KYAGAMBIDWA

PRODUCTION MANAGER

MUTANGUHA Brigitte

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

GAKWAYA Vincent

HEAD WRITER & PROJECT MANAGER

RUSHEMEZA Consolation

STUDIO MANAGER

KUBWIMANA Seraphine

SCRIPT WRITER

MINISHIMWE Dieudonne

SCRIPT WRITER

BUNANI Jean Emmanuel

SBCC OFFICER

IRABIZI Viviane

Audio Visual Producer & Presenter

MUKAHIRWA Monique

Accountant

ARINDA Caroline

Administrative Assistant

NSHIMYIMANA Emmanuel

Transport Technician

SEMIGABO Joseph

Technical Support Staff

Awards won

2017

Journalist Award of Best Radio Drama for Development in Rwanda

2012

Appreciation Award for successfully implementing the BCSM Project

2011

Annual Health Media Award by MOH, Rwanda

2008

Winner of the One World Special Achievement Award for Development media

2008

Winner of Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Strategic Communication

2008

Winner of the Community Development Initiative Award

2008

RITA Infotainment Award

Journalist Award of Best Radio Drama for Development in Rwanda

Appreciation Award for successfully implementing the BCSM Project

Annual Health Media Award by MOH, Rwanda

Winner of the One World Special Achievement Award for Development media;

Winner of Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Strategic Communication;

Winner of the Community Development Initiative Award

RITA Infotainment Award

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