Health Development Initiative (HDI-Rwanda)

Health Development Initiative (HDI-Rwanda) is a non-profit organization based in Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to improving healthcare quality and accessibility for all. Our approach is rooted in human rights, aiming to build a society where every person can attain optimal health and well-being, regardless of their social, cultural, economic or any other status.

HDI advocates for the enhancement of health outcomes through the implementation of laws, policies, and programs tailored to address the needs of diverse groups, including women, children, historically marginalized communities, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and other marginalized populations. HDI has two service delivery points : Kicukiro and Nyakabanda.

• Average total clients served through the clinic: 8,000
• Approx. 65% women
• Average calls received through the hotline: 85,000
• Approx. 85% women, 70% adolescents under 19
• Average number of cases of SGBV, discrimination, child registration and women seeking safe abortion supported by HDI’s legal team each year: 1,500
• Over 95% women seeking safe abortion

SRHR Clinical services:

• Provision of emergency contraceptives for vulnerable women and girls
• Linkage to comprehensive safe abortion services
• Pregnancy testing and linkage to health services
• Provision of comprehensive SRHR education
• HIV testing; linkage to care and treatment for those who are HIV-positive
• STIs screening and referral for treatment
• Referral for voluntary male medical circumcision
• SRHR Outreach Service (SRHR and community health education)

Psychosocial Support, Counseling, and Legal Aid

• Family planning counseling and linkage to services
• Counseling, psychosocial support, and legal assistance to GBV survivors
• Pre-abortion and post-abortion counseling and legal assistance
• Legal aid for key populations for legal advice, support, and education on laws and human rights
• Psychosocial support for key populations and LGBTI community members
• Follow up on cases of violence and detention on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity and sex work

Toll-Free Hotline

• Information on SRHR topics including HIV prevention, menstruation, contraception, relationships, among many others
• Referral for clinic services

Social media pages:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDIRwanda
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdirwanda/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HDIRwanda