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Burundi
Why are we in Burundi? With high levels of poverty, malnutrition, and climate-driven disasters, Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Burundi since 1997 and currently implements programmes focusing on health, nutrition, livelihoods, and social protection.
Nearly three out of four Burundians are living in poverty
Burundi is ranked 187th out of 193 countries on the 2024 Human Development Index. The maternal mortality rate in Burundi is amongst the worst in the world, with nearly 500 deaths per 100,000 live births. A food crisis sees 15% of the country facing acute food insecurity and the world’s highest rate of childhood malnutrition.
Our work in Burundi focuses on livelihoods, climate response, and health and nutrition. We work with Burundi’s overwhelmingly young population to ensure that young Burundians have the tools and support to launch successful careers and build sustainable livelihoods and community networks, and are currently working with the World Food Programme and UNICEF on a nutrition intervention specifically geared towards families excluded from the healthcare system.
Latest achievements
Young entrepreneurs
Concern recently completed a three-year project that worked with 1,500 young Burundians to build their livelihoods and strengthen community solidarity. By the end of the programme, we had supported the establishment of 313 new businesses.
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Samuel Ndagijimana (39) and his wife have nine children. To earn a casual wage, Samuel cuts grass which is then spread over coffee plants to retain soil humidity. Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
Egide Hakizimana has four children and lives in Ngoma, Cibitoke. Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
Virginie Irankunda (30) and François Nsaguye (39) have five children, only one of whom is at school. Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
Perousse Bivugire (40) and her husband have four children, three of whom are at school. She works as a causal farm labourer, and finds it difficult to feed her children. Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
Egide has secured seasonal work making bricks from mud to earn money. Photo: Eugene Ikua/Concern Worldwide
How we're helping in Burundi
We are working hard to combat extreme poverty and build resilience in Burundi through our livelihoods, health and nutrition, and social protection programmes.
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