Burundi
Food for the Hungry (FH) started working in Burundi in agriculture, food security and medical supply distribution. Since then, FH continues to focus its efforts on child development and other areas. Click on the icons to read more of how FH is working in Burundi.
Burundi Facts
- Capital:
- Bujumbura
- Language:
- Kirundi, French, and Swahili
- Population:
- 10,216,190
- Crisis:
- High mortality rate for children age 5 and under
- 180,000 people living with HIV/AIDS
- 39 percent of children under age 5 are underweight
Our Work in Burundi
Agriculture
Last year, 31,273 people learned farming practices such as identifying and managing natural resources, bench terracing and other farming practices to prevent soil erosion and improve crop yields.
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Church
Last year, 24 leaders attended FH vision conferences to identify false beliefs and learn biblical truths to share with communities. 893 adults and 3,197 children were served in church ministry programs.
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Education
With a moderately new education program, FH helped 4,063 children stay in school last year. FH staff encouraged children to stay in school to pursue a future without poverty.
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Health
6,535 children received parasite treatments last year. Nutrition improved for 57,960 children through FH programs. 6,257 people received education or treatment about malaria prevention. 6,257 people received malaria prevention or treatment.
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Income Generation
Last year, 1,500 people benefitted from construction projects with 18 communities partnering with FH to participate in construction projects.
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