Terms of Reference for the Accounting and Financial Audit of Two Services of Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro: Caritas Gikongoro, and Justice and Peace Commission

Organization Overview

Caritas Gikongoro and the Justice and Peace Commission are services of the Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro, located in southern and western Rwanda, covering the districts of Nyamagabe, portions of Nyaruguru, Nyanza, Huye, and Karongi.

Caritas Gikongoro Background

Caritas Gikongoro was established in 1993 with a mission to assist the needy by:

• Increasing income opportunities
• Improving health outcomes
• Promoting socio-charitable works
• Promoting a culture of peace

The organization's vision is to build a society where human dignity and the integral development of all people are promoted according to evangelical values.

Caritas Gikongoro operates through three main departments:

• Social Department
• Health Department
• Development Department

Justice and Peace Commission Background

The Justice and Peace Commission of Gikongoro Diocese works to construct lasting peace through:

• Establishing rule of law
• Education for justice, peace, and reconciliation
• Defense of human rights, especially among the poor
• Denunciation of injustices
• Large-scale dissemination of Catholic Church social teaching

Partnerships and Collaboration

Both organizations collaborate with various stakeholders including governments, international NGOs, civil society organizations, religious organizations, and congregations pursuing similar goals.

Audit Purpose

To enhance accountability and financial transparency, Caritas Gikongoro and the Justice and Peace Commission are organizing an external audit to ensure that financial statements are accurate, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards.