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Burundi

Burundi is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa. Burundi is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The country lies on a rolling plateau in the center of Africa and is the home of the source of the Nile River. In fact, the Nile is linked from Lake Victoria to its headwaters via the Ruvyironza River. Lake Victoria is also an important water source and serves as a fork to the Kagera River.

COUNTRY FACTS:
  • Population: 10,524,100
  • Language: Kirundi, French, and Swahili
  • In 2007, Burundi had the highest proportion of women in its labor force and was one of the first republics in Africa with a female prime minister.

Our History in Burundi

In 2006, Food for the Hungry (FH) began working in Burundi through agriculture, food, and medical supply distributions. Since then, FH’s work in Burundi focuses on child-focused community development and relief programs for refugees and returnees.

Stories From Burundi

Key Challenges

Approximately 65% of the population lives below the poverty line | 84,000 people suffer from HIV/AIDS | 57.7% of children are stunted

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Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.