In early 2009, ActionAid and Women for Women International Nigeria embarked on a two-year, multi-country initiative entitled “Access to Justice for Women”. Funded by the UK’s Department for...
Since 1998, AAB has promoted core peace building activities, emphasizing the rehabilitation and reintegration of displaced people and ex-combatants through self help projects using participatory...
Recent estimates based on wealth index comparison indicate that poverty has worsened from 2005 to 2009. Burundi faces tremendous challenges in diversifying the economy and income sources, reducing...
Burundi is located in central Africa with 27834 Km2 and a population of over 8.1 million, with an annual population growth rate of 3.9% against an economic growth rate of 3.6%. Women represent the...
The work of ActionAid in Burundi dates back to 1976 when the organisation was registered with the Government as “Action in Distress”. During the early years, the organisation had a countrywide presence and responded to immediate needs of poor people particularly in the areas of facilitating education (e.g. supplying of uniforms and school materials) and livelihoods.
“Where are you going?” a passerby shouted at the PACJA Caravan of Hope when it left Bujumbura Stadium heading into town. “South Africa”, the driver shouted back in a loud voice. And to make sure...
“A tree can live without me but I cannot live without a tree. If we cut down all the trees, then I will not be here. Human beings will cease to exist if there are no more trees”, says Diane who is...
Mawazo Josephine was on her way back from the field when the rainstorm started at 5pm in the afternoon. "I have never experienced anything like it. Children were screaming, the roofs from the houses...
Only two more days to go and everyone involved in the preparations are busy like bees. I am in Bujumbura together with Ugandan photographer James Akena to work with the Burundi team preparing for the...
