Burundi
Burundi ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world and is in the midst of a political crisis. Many young people accused of involvement in protests are imprisoned in appalling conditions. Terre des hommes protects children against violence and prevents delinquency. In collaboration with the government, we develop a restorative juvenile justice system that helps young people to reintegrate into society.
What we do
Child protection
Juvenile justice
“Klerya is nine. When I met her, she couldn’t speak. She was afraid, sad and lonely. Now she’s happy, she takes initiatives and she’s even starting to speak!”
Mylène Ntamatungiroa, coordinator in charge of raising awareness in Burundi
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Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
New report about exploitation: effects of climate change and environmental degradation on child labour
2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
New! MyTdh: launch your own child support campaign
New! MyTdh: launch your own child support campaign
Terre des hommes 2017 wall calendar: A year full of smiles
Terre des hommes 2017 wall calendar: A year full of smiles
World Humanitarian Day: For our teams in the field, children come first.
World Humanitarian Day: For our teams in the field, children come first.
Burundi : reintegration instead of prison
Burundi : reintegration instead of prison
Some 2.3 million children and relatives helped in 2015
Some 2.3 million children and relatives helped in 2015
Burundi: Tdh brings help to imprisoned youngsters
Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
Terre des hommes in Burundi
Beneficiaries in 2016
26,627 people
Expatriate staff / National staff
1 / 49
2017 Budget
CHF 580,000.-
Programme locations
The provinces of Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Kirundo, Karuzi, Kayanza, Ngozi, Gitega and Rumonge
Local partners
Several Ministries (Justice, Public Security, National Solidarity, Human Gender Rights), Handicap International, Local ASBL Biraturaba and Giriyuja
Where we work
Supported by
Financial partners
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union. Terre des hommes implements projects financed by the the European Commission in Burkina Faso, Mali, Iraq, Greece and India. (Situation 04.11.2016)
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Financial partners
UNICEF is a UN agency that promotes children’s rights, ensures their development and fights against all poverty, violence, disease and discrimination they may face. UNICEF supports the activities of Tdh in various fields, such as in the fight against child trafficking, juvenile justice, malnutrition, in psychosocial activities or in emergency operations.
> www.unicef.org
Financial partners
The priority objective of the Belgium cooperation for development is the sustainable human development. This is achieved by fighting against poverty in a context of partnership and in respect of the pertinent criteria for development.
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union. Terre des hommes implements projects financed by the the European Commission in Burkina Faso, Mali, Iraq, Greece and India. (Situation 04.11.2016)
> ec.europa.eu/echo
UNICEF is a UN agency that promotes children’s rights, ensures their development and fights against all poverty, violence, disease and discrimination they may face. UNICEF supports the activities of Tdh in various fields, such as in the fight against child trafficking, juvenile justice, malnutrition, in psychosocial activities or in emergency operations.
> www.unicef.org
The priority objective of the Belgium cooperation for development is the sustainable human development. This is achieved by fighting against poverty in a context of partnership and in respect of the pertinent criteria for development.
Timeline
Related publications
Making an impact for children: Annual Report 2017
Tdh Magazine No. 40 – Against Child Trafficking
Thematic Policy 2014 - Restorative Juvenile Justice
