IRDIS is a Catholic academic institution owned by the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers). It is a collaborative effort, sharing resources and teaching personnel.

• Founded in 2019 at Tangaza University (Nairobi, Kenya) 

• by the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers).

• The increasing needs in the field of dialogue and cooperation between religions.

• The study of Islam in the East African context.

To use inter-religious Dialogue as an inclusive tool for peace and social cohesion

• to build capacities in Interreligious Dialogue as a constructive tool for peace and social cohesion

• to enhance knowledge and collaboration amongst religions

• to empower women’s and minorities’ role

• to provide safe space for dialogue encounters

• to advocate for individual and religious freedom

• to establish full academic programmes with international academic institutions

• to reach out to national and international actors on Interreligious matters

• to build networks and collaborations

1. Academic programmes 

2. Strong partnerships and networking with local, national, and international partners

3. Outreach programmes and advisory services

Recognise, preserve and promote the good things found in Religions

(Second Vatican Council, Declaration Nostra Aetate, 1965)

• Truth, honesty, transparency, peace, and justice

• Respect for and promotion of cultural diversity and inter-religious dialogue

• partnership and collaboration for mutual synergy.