BURUNDI

Representations of other countries in Burundi

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Belgium
Ambassade de Belgique à Bujumbura
Boulevard de la Liberté, 9 - Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 223 266, (+257) 22 226 176
E-mail: Bujumbura@diplobel.org

France
Ambassade de France à Bujumbura
60 avenue de l'Uprona - BP 1740 - Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 203 000, Fax: (+257) 22 20 30 10
E-mail: cad.bujumbura-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Germany
Ambassade de la République fédérale d'Allemagne à Bujumbura
22, avenue du 18 Septembre, B. P. 480, Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 25 77 77, 22 25 77 78, Fax: (+257) 22 22 10 04
E-mail: zreg@buju.diplo.de

United Kingdom
The British Embassy Liaison Office in Burundi
Building Old East, Place de l'Independance, Bujumbura,
Tel: (+257) 22 246 478, GSM: (+257) 78 827 602
E-mail: belo@cbinf.com

Switzerland
Consulat général à Bujumbura
Rue du Commerce 11, Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 25 33 47, GSM: (+257) 79 96 84 71
E-mail: chconsulatburundi@yahoo.fr

Norway
The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Bujumbura
Route Nationale No. 5-T15, B.P. 2880 Bujumbura
Tel: (+257) 22 22 60 99, GSM: (+257) 79 93 18 40, 77 76 72 99
E-mail: andersen@usan-bu.net

Italy
Consolato Onorario d'Italia
Avenue Ngendandumwe, 21 Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 22 29 78
Fax: (+257) 22 222 978
E-mail: italyconsula@cbinf.com

Cyprus
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Burundi
13, avenue de la R.D.Congo, BP 1660 Bujumbura
Phone: (+257) 22 242630, (+257) 77 735325 (Mobile)
Fax: (+257) 22 223917
E-mail: cyprusconsulate.bjm@gmail.com

Poland
Consul by distinction of Poland in Bujumbura
6 Avenue Nzungu. No. 3075, Quartier Kinindo, B. P. 268 Bujumbura
Tel. (+257) 22 215070, 22 225556
Fax: (+257) 22 236532, 22 223578
E-mail: sbigawa@hotmail.com

Russia
Ambassade de la Fédération de Russie en République du Burundi
71, Avenue de l'UPRONA, B.P. 1034, Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 226 098
Fax.: (+257) 22 224 237
E-mail: ustas@cbinf.com

China
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Burundi
Sur La Parcelle 675 A Vugizo, Bujumbura
Mailing Address: B. P. 2550, Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: (+257) 22 224 307, 216856
Fax: (+257) 22 213 735, 224082
E-mail: ambchine@usan-bu.net

Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office
Tel: (+257) 22 224 246
Fax: (+257) 22 221 962
Email: bi@mofcom.gov.cn; conec@cbinf.com

Egypt
Embassy of Egypt in Burundi
Avenue Nzero No. 12, P.O. Box BP 1520, Bujumbura
Tel: (+257) 22 223 161
Fax: (+257) 22 222 918
Email : egybuam@usan-bu.net

Democratic Republic of Congo
Ambassade de la République Démocratique du Congo
Avenue de la RDC, BP 872
Tel: +257 22 226 916 / 9 330

Tanzania
Ambassade de la République Unie de Tanzanie
Avenue de l'ONU, BP 1653, Bujumbura
Tel: (+257) 22 224 634

Rwanda
Ambassade de la République Rwandaise au Burundi
24, Avenue de la RDC, B.P. 400, Bujumbura
Tel : (257) 22 226 865
Fax : (257) 22 223 254

International Organisations in Burundi

United Nations
Agencies of United Nations in Burundi

European Commission
Délégation de la Commission Européenne à Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 22 46 12, 22 22 34 26
E-mail: hdel@delbdi.ec.europa.eu

Vatican (Holy See)
Nonciature Apostolique
46 Chaussée Prince Louis-Rwagasore, BP 1068 Bujumbura
Tel.: (+257) 22 225 415, 22 222 326
Fax: (+257) 22 223 176
Email: nonciat@cbinf.com

Representations of Burundi abroad

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USA
Embassy of Burundi in Washington
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW # 212, Washington, DC 20007
Tel: +1-202-342-2574
Fax: +1-202-342-2578
E-mail: burundiembassy@erols.com

Burundi Consulate in Los Angeles
8318 Wilshire Boulevard, 90211 Beverly Hills, California
Tel: +1-310-274-2793

Canada
Burundi Embassy of Burundi in Ottawa
325 Dalhousie Street, Suite 815, K1N 7G2, Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: +1-613-789-0414, +1-613-789-7042
Fax: +1-613-789-9537

Germany
Embassy of Burundi in Berlin
Berliner Strasse 36, 10715 Berlin
Tel: +49 - 30 - 2345670
Telefax: +49 - 30 - 23456720
E-mail: info@burundi-embassy-berlin.com

Honorary Consulate of Burundi in Stuttgart
Gaisburgstrasse 7, 70182 Stuttgart
Tel: +49 711 2361270
Tel: +49 711 2361238

Italy
Embassy of Burundi in Rome
Corso Francia 221, II piano, 00919 Roma
Tel.: (+39) 06 36381786
Fax.: (+39) 06 36381511

Burundi Consulate of Burundi in Rome
Via Arenula 29, 00186 Roma
Tel.: (+39) 33 888 10 494
Fax: (+3) 06 9422045
Email: giocate@tin.it

Switzerland
Ambassade du Burundi à Geneve
Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Genève
Tel: + 41 (022) 732 77 05
Fax: + 41 (022) 732 77 34
E-mail: mission.burundi@bluewin.ch

Belgium
Ambassade du Burundi à Bruxelles
Square Marie-Louise 46, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel: +32 2 230 45 35, +32 2 230 45 48
Fax: +32 2 230 78 83
E-Mail: ambassade.burundi@skynet.be

France
Ambassade du Burundi à Paris
10-12, rue de l'Orme, 75019 Paris
Tel: +33-1-4520-6061
Fax: +33-1-4520-0254
Email: ambabu.paris@wanadoo.fr

Consulate du Burundi à Bordeaux
43, rue d'Aviau, 33000 Bordeaux
Tel: +33-5-5652-3380
Fax: +33-5-5601-0391

Luxembourg
Consulate of Burundi in Luxembourg
1, rue Paul Wigreux, 2727 Howald, Luxembourg
Phone: +352-228282, +352-473333

Cyprus
Burundi Consulate in Nicosia
4 - 6, Romanou Str., Off. 112, Iviskos Building, Nicosia
Tel: +357-22-375268
Fax: +357-22-374550
Email: tassos.anastasiades@globalsoftmail.com

Russia
Embassy of Burundi in Moscow
Embassy of Burundi, Apt. 226/227 Kaluzhskaya Ploshad 1, kv. 226/227, 119049, Moscow
Tel: +7 495 230 25 64
Fax: + 7 495 230 20 09
Email: bdiamb@yahoo.fr

Japan
Burundi Embassy in Tokio
Nozawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81-3-4437321
Fax: +81-3-4437720

China
Burundi Embassy in Beijing
Burundi Taishikan - 25, Guang Hua Lu, 100600 Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing
Tel: +86-10-6532-1801, +86-10-6532-2328
Fax: +86-10-6532-2381
Email: ambbubei@yahoo.fr

Egypt
Embassy of Burundi in Cairo
27 El Ryad Street, Mohandessin, Cairo
Tel: +20-2-302-4301, +20-2-302-4302
Fax: +20-2-344-1997, +20-2-353-1218

Ethiopia
Embassy of Burundi in Addis Ababa
Kirkos Kifle Ketema, Kebele-41, House No. 047
P.O.Box 3641, Addis Ababa
Tel. : +2511 65 1300
Fax: +2511 65 0299
E-mail: emb@telecomnet.et, burundi.emb@telecom.net.et

Uganda
Embassy of Burundi in Kampala
Plot 7 Bandali Rise, P.O. Box 4379 Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-41-232040 / 235850
Fax: +256-41-221281 / 235845
Email: ambabukpl@utlonline.co.ug

South Africa
Embassy of Burundi in Pretoria
20 Glyn Street, Colbyn, 0083
P O Box 12914, Hatfield, 0028 Pretoria
Tel: +27-12-342-4881, +27-12-342-4883
Fax: +27-12-342-4885
Email: ambabusa@mweb.co.za

Rwanda
Embassy of Burundi in Kigali
Rue de Ntaruka, BP 714, Kigali
Tel: +250-575010

United Nations
Permanent Mission of Burundi to the United Nations Office in Geneva
Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Geneva
Tel: 022 732 77 05 - 022 732 77 54
Fax: +41 22 732 77 34
Email: mission.burundi@bluewin.ch

Kirundi basic phrases

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Basic vocabulary

Oya - no
Ego - yes
Ingo - come!
Cane - much, many, a lot, very (Ndashonje cane - I'm very hungry)
Gose (gose cane) - many, much (stronger than cane)
Buhorobuhoro/bukebuke - slowly
Mpore! - attention!
Bangwe! - stop!
Kira! - Bless you!
Kaze! - welcome! (often used "Karibu!" - swahili expression)
Amahera/amafranga - money
Sindabizi - I don't know
Ndibaza - maybe
Neza - good
Imodoka - a car

Greetings

Bwakeye / Mwaramutse - hello, good morning!
Mwiriwe - good afternoon/evening
Ijoro ryiza - good night
Turabonaye / Nakagaruka - see you later
N'agasaga - see you, good bye
Urakomeye? - how are you? (reply: ego/ndakomeye = I'm well)
Amakuru? - What's news?
Amahoro - peace, widely used as greetins (reply: n'amahoro)
Genda n'amahoro - go (be) in peace
Urugendo gwiza! - Have a good journey!

Expressing gratitude

Urakoze - thank you (addressing one person), murakoze (more than 1 person)
Urakoze cane - Thank you very much

Other useful expressions

canke - or
hehe? - where?
aha - here (Ni aha - It's here)
kuki? - why?
kuko - because
ninde? - who?
ryari? - when?
canecane - particularly, especially
ejo - tomorrow, yesterday (depends on the context)
vuba - soon
Amahera angahe? - How much does it cost?
Jewe nitwa - my name is
Ndashonje - I'm hungry
Ndanezerewe - I'm not happy
Ndihuta - I'm in hurry
Mfise itiro - I'm tired/I want to sleep
Ndarushe - I'm tired
Ndarwaye - I'm sick/ill
Nta mahera nsigaranye - I haven't got any money
Ntabara - Help!
Ndaje - I'm coming!
Ndashaka - I want/I would like
Mpa... - give me...
Urabesha, arabesha - you lie, he/she lies
Ikitabu - a book
Ishule - school
Isoko - market
Itabi - tobacco, cigarettes
Ingoma - a drum/a kingdom

Food

umukate - bread (Swahili)
muceri - rice
ibiraya - potatoes
amata - milk
amavuta - butter, cooking oil
inyama - meat
inkoko - chicken
amagi - eggs (sing. igi)
ivyema - peanuts
urubu - yoghurt
ubuki - honey
ifu - flour

Fruits

ivyamwa - fruits
igisaga - bananas (sweet)
inanasi - pineapple
umucungwa - orange
itunda (pl. amatunda) - "Japanese" fruit (fruit de Japon)
ivoka (pl. amavoka) - avocado

Vegetables

imboga - vegetables
ibitoke - bananas (plantains)
ibiharage - beans (sing. igiharage)
ishu - cabagge
umuhiti - cucumber
isarata - salad
inyanya/itomati - tomato

Drinks

amazi - water
inzoga – beer / used also for alcoholic drinks in general
ikawa – coffee
icayi – tea
fanta - all sorts of fizzy drinks (coke, fanta, sprite,..)
urwawa – banana wine
impeke – sorghum beer (home made)
kanyanga/rutuku – prohibited locally brewed spirit (made of manioc)
umunanasi/umuraha – pineapple spirit

Dishes, cuttlery

ikiyiko - spoon
imbugita - knife
ifurshet - fork
isahan - plate/dish
icupa - bottle
urupfunguruzo - bottle opener
ikirahuri - a glass

Animals

inka - cow
imfizi - bull
ishuri - young bull
impene - goat
intama - sheep
inkoko - hen, chicken
ingona - crocodile
imvubu - hippo
akayabo - cat
imbga - dog
inkende - monkey
isato - python

Persons

jewe - me
wewe - you
twebwe - we
izina (pl. amazina) - name
umuntu (abantu) - a person
umwana (abana) - child
umugore (abagore) - woman
umugabo (abagabo) - man
umuhungu (abahangu) - boy
umukobga (abakobga) - girl
umuzungu (agazungu) - white man (a European)
umuzungukazi - white woman
umwirabure - an African (a black person)
umwami (bami) - king
umugenzi (abagenzi ) - friend
umurimyi - a villager/a farmer
umutama - old man/wise man
umutamakazi - old/wise woman
umushingantahe - a notable
umwigisha - a teacher
umwigishwa - a pupil/a student
Imana - the God

Landscape & weather

ikiyaga - lake
umusozi (pl. imisozi) - mountain, hill
urizi (inzuzi) - river
ikibuye (ibibuye) - rock
ibarabara - path/road
izuba - Sun
ukwezi - Moon
imvura - rain
ikivura - storm

Numbers

igiharuro - number
isinzi - a big number (10 000 etc.)

1 - 10

1 = rimwe kimwe umwe
2 = kabiri - bibiri - babiri
3 = gatatu - bitatu - batatu
4 = kane - bine - bane
5 = gatanu - bitanu - batanu
6 = gatandatu
7 = indwi
8 = umunani
9 = icenda
10 = icumi

11 - 20

11 = cumi nu rimwe
12 = cumi nu kabiri
13 = cumi nu gatatu
14 = cumi nu kane
15 = cumi nu gatanu
16 = cumi nu gatandatu
17 = cumi n'indwi
18 = cumi n'umunani
19 = cumi n'icenda
20 = mirong'ibiri
30 = mirong'itatu
40 = mirong'ine
50 = mirong'itanu
60 = mirong'itandatu
70 = mirong'indwi
80 = mirong'umunani
90 = mirong'icenda

100 - 900

100 = ijana
200 = amajana abiri (pl. "amajana")
300 = amajana atatu
400 = amajama ane
500 = amajama atanu
600 = amajama atandatu
700 = amajama indwi
800 = amajama umunani
900 = amajama icenda

over 1000

1000 = igihumbi
100,000 = iraqi/ilaki

Days

kuwambere - Monday
kuwakabiri - Tuesday
kuwagatatu - Wednesday
kuwakane - Thursday
kuwagatanu - Friday
kuwagatandatu - Saturday
kuwamunga - Sunday (also used kuwa imana, i.e. God's day)

Time

umwaka (pl. imyaka) - year
uyu munsi - today
ejo - yesterday, tomorrow (depends on context)
ubu - now
ubunyene - right now
hanyuma - later, after
buhoro - slowly
vuba - soon (tuzobonana vuba - see you soon)
umusi, kumurango - day
mwijoro - night (Ijoro ryiza - good night)
munkoko - morning, dawn
umugoroba - evening (umugoroba mwiza = have a nice evening!)
igicu - midnight
isaha - hour, a watch

Sources & useful links

Jesús Martínez - Learning Kirundi (in Spanish) TIP!
Christine Deslaurier - Burundi (Guide Petit Futé, 2006)
Kirundi for Tourists
Betty Ellen Cox: Kirundi Grammar
Kirundi - www.burundiweb.cz

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Burundi - Country Profile Links

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UN Agencies in Burundi

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BINUB

Bureau Intégré des nations Unies au Burundi

OCHA
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

OHCHR
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

UNDP
United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UNFPA
United Nations Population Fund

UNIC - CINU Bujumbura
United Nations in Burundi

UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund

UNIFEM
United Nations Development Fund for Women

UNHCR

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

WFP / PAM
World Food Programme

WHO
World Healt Organization

IBRD
The World Bank

ONUB
United Nations Operation in Burundi
(closed)

Rugo: Traditional Burundian House

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Le RUGO dans la tradition burundaise
Palais des Arts et de la Culture - Burundi - mai 1977

Télécharger/Download (pdf - 1 935 kB)

Plan of a Rugo

Source: Le rugo dans la tradition burundaise, 1977.

Légende en français - Legend in French

Rugo - region of Bututsi

Source: Cazenave-Piarrot, F.: Géographie du Burundi: Le pays et les hommes (1979)

Construction of a rugo

Source: Cazenave-Piarrot, F.: Géographie du Burundi: Le pays et les hommes (1979)

Le Burundi. Collection Architectures traditionnelles.
Jean-Louis Acquier, 1986.

Links:

Political/Reference Maps of Burundi

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Reference map of

Burundi

United Nations Cartographic Section (09/2004)
(PDF - 281 kB)

Map of Burundi
MyTravelMaps.com (133 kB)

Burundi political map 1999
(262 kB, 1086x1296)

Source: Map Collection - University of Texas

Burundi and Rwanda political map 1996
(254K 952x1274)

Source: Map Collection - University of Texas

Burundi political map
Quid.fr - pdf

Burundi Relief Maps

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Burundi

and Rwanda 1996

(Shaded Relief, 262K)

Burundi - relief
(Quid.fr, pdf)

Burundi

- relief and administration
(Quid.fr, pdf)

Burundi Country Map
www.mara.org.za

Burundi Reference Map
(563x458, 221 KB)

Satelite images of Burundi

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Bujumbura

Burundi

Satellite Image of Burundi
(Geology.com)

Rwanda and Burundi (mongbay.com)

Blank maps of Burundi

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Click on a map to enlarge

Burundi: Country borderline

Source: http://english.freemap.jp

Burundi: Borderlines of the country and provinces

Source: http://english.freemap.jp

Burundi: Borderlines and names of provinces

Source: http://english.freemap.jp

Blank map of Burundi

Source: quid.fr

Blank map of Burundi: Borders & hydrography

Source: quid.fr

Maps of BUJUMBURA

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Click on a map to download in original size

Detailed map of Bujumbura (2005) pdf

ONUB/burundikids.org

Bujumbura (2006)

Source: Petit Futé: Burundi (Deslaurier, Ch., 2006)

Bujumbura (1994)

Source: Burundi. Carte routière et touristique. I.G.N. Paris 1994.

Bujumbura

Source: Quid.fr

Bujumbura

Source: www.villedebujumbura.org

Bujumbura region

Source: Petit Futé: Burundi (Deslaurier, Ch., 2006)

Usumbura (1954)

Source: Guide du voyageur au Congo Belge et au Ruanda-Urundi, 1954

Urban landscape and functions of Bujumbura (1979)

Source: Cazenave-Piarrot, F.: Géographie du Burundi: Le pays et les hommes (1979)

Bujumbura (1983)

Source: University of Texas

Satellite image of Bujumbura region

Source: arikah.com

Bujumbura 3D model

Source: i.nona.net

Provinces of Bujumbura Rural and Bujumbura Mairie

Source: OCHA/ReliefWeb

Bujumbura Rural: Sub-collines (sous collines)

Useful links

Burundi Tourist Maps and Guides

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Petit Futé Burundi

Editeur: Petit Futé
Date de parution: décembre 2006
Country Guide
Illustrations couleur

Fnac (France)
Petit Futé (France)
Amazon.fr (France)

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Burundi 1:250,000

IGN (France Survey)
Size unfolded: 87x98cm

Stanfords (UK)
In Brussels: L'Anticyclone des Açores (Bookshop)
Cartes-guides-plans.com (France)

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Tanzania Rwanda Burundi
1:1500000

Editeur Nelles
atlas / carte (broché)
Date de parution janvier 2006

Fnac (France)
Mapsworldwide.com (UK)
Amazon.fr (France)

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Rwanda/Burundi
1:400 000

Folded Map
Published by: ITMB Publishing Ltd
Series: Travel Reference Maps
Language English text

Mapsworldwide.com (UK)
Map Centre (UK)
Amazon.fr, Itineraires.com (France)
In Brussels: L'Anticyclone des Açores (Bookshop)

Burundi Study Trip: FINAL REPORT

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Download (pdf)

Burundi Study Trip: PHOTOS

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Photos from Burundi

(March 2007)

See the MAP of visited projects

Read the REPORT from the study trip

Video documentaries

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Action Contre la Faim -

Burundi

November 2006 -Action contre la Faim (ACF) intervient depuis 1994 au Burundi, un pays parmi les plus pauvres au monde dévasté par 40 ans de conflits et de troubles politiques. A Ruyigi, dans l’ouest du pays, un centre nutritionnel thérapeutique a été créé pour soigner les enfants souffrant de malnutrition aiguë sévère. En décembre dernier, Lydia, une petite fille de 9 mois est admise au centre dans une situation critique. Pascazi, sa maman, témoigne.

Burundi

Women Take Charge

July 2007 - This video depicts how

Burundi

women crossed political parties and ethnic groups to become a unified force. Dramatically under-represented in the political forum in their country, as a unified entity Burundi women paved the way for their political participation and voices to be heard. Their solidarity enabled their concerns regarding previously ignored issues, such as female inheritance and war crimes against women, to have a much needed forum. Facilitated by UNIFEM as well as other UN and regional agencies, fifty Burundian women gathered and met with Nelson Mandela in July of 2000 to put forward their recommendations to be included in the Burundi Peace Negotiations. Over half of these recommendations were implemented in the Burundi Peace Accord. Recent elections in Burundi have shown a dramatic increase in women elected to Parliament with thirty-six seats out of one-hundred-eighteen being held by women.

FLOODS IN BURUNDI

WFP- 12 Feb 2007 - 2'55" - 2.21MB

Late rains, cassava disease and now floods have had a devastating impact on Burundi and left up to two million people in need of urgent assistance. UN agencies and NGOs have made a joint appeal of $132 million to fund their work in 2007.

REFORESTRATION IN BURUNDI
MCC - 31 Jan 2007 - slideshow

War and population pressure have deforestated the east-central African country of Burundi, depleting water supplies and causing food shortages among subsistence farmers. Brandon Thiessen, an MCC reforestation consultant, describes an innovative project in which local people are working to replant trees in exchange for canned meat provided by MCC.

ICRC's WATER PROJECT
ICRC - 26 Jan 2007 - 13' 22''

The violent clashes in Burundi have provoked a massive displacement of the population, resulting in an increased need for drinking water in the areas where the displaced have settled. This film describes how the ICRC has multiplied the number and scope of its projects so that both the resident population and the displaced have regular access to water.

HEAD OF UNICEF VISITS A FEEDING CENTRE IN GATUMBA

UNICEF - March 2006 - Okwudinno Okoh reports on UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman’s visit to a therapeutic feeding centre in Burundi

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UNICEF DEPUTY DIRECTOR VISITS BURUNDI

UNICEF - February 2006 - UNICEF correspondent Arnold Temple reports on Deputy Executive Director Rima Salah’s visit to Burundi.

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ECHO and UNICEF: Tackling sexual violence in

Burundi

UNICEF, June 2005 - Dan Thomas reports on efforts by ECHO and UNICEF to curb violence against children and women in Burundi.

Low High bandwidth

ELECTION DAY
IFAD 2005, 4'

The people of Burundi are heading to the polls to elect their first parliament and president since a civil war began in 1993. This report explores how IFAD-initiated Community Development Committees contribute to democratic processes and peace building by putting economic decision-making power in the hands of poor villagers.

Watch video: QuickTime RealPlayer Windows Media Player

A PLEDGE FOR PEACE
IFAD 2005, 4'

Development assistance can offer people an alternative to conflict in countries disabled by war. This report explores the impact that economic development had in several provinces in Burundi during the country's 10-year civil war and the need for continued international support since the war has ended.

Watch video: QuickTime RealPlayer Windows Media Player

IN THE WAKE OF WAR
IFAD 2004, 23’ 40”

After 10 years of civil war, Burundians are ready for lasting peace. This IFAD documentary, co-produced with the Television Trust for the Environment (TVE) for broadcast on BBC World, follows the stories of three people who are attempting to rebuild their lives. Through their stories, the film explores the larger challenges that face the country and the role that international development can play in preventing conflict from re-igniting.

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LE RETOUR D'ALPHONSE

After 13 years of exile in Tanzania, Alphonse’s family came back home, in other words, where they had a house once upon time, in Burundi. Alphonse left his native country when he was one year old. Burundi was an imaginary country, a country of dream.

ONUB video archives

CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE THE GOVERNMENT OF BURUNDI AND THE PALIPEHUTU-FNL

On 7 September 2006, the Government of Burundi signed the ceasefire agreement with the last rebel movement Palipehutu-FNL in Dar-Es-Salaam. This video shows the historical moment during which the President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, and Mr. Agathon Rwasa were signing the Agreement.

CECAFA TOURNAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

From 9 to 23 September 2006, Burundi will be organizing the football tournament of CECAFA for players of less than 20 years and it will also commemorate, at the same time, the international day of peace celebrated on 23 September.

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

A 30 secondes public service announcement (PSA) regarding violence against women. Used in 2005 during ONUB's campaign " violence against women" (from 25 November to 10 December) . It was aired by RTNB - Radio Télévision du Burundi- and selected by the New-York festival “Stories from the field”.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST LANDMINES

Short PSA produced for the International Day against landmines. Used in April 2006 and aired by RTNB.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACEKEEPERS

Short PSA celebrating International Day of UN Peacekeepers, with a special focus on contingents based in Burundi. Used in May 2006. Aired by RTNB.

TORA AMAHORA (VOTE FOR PEACE)

In Kirundi, the video called for peaceful elections. Broadcasted by RTNB in August 2005

TENSE RETURN FOR BURUNDI REFUGEES

BBC, 26 Dec 2005 - Tensions over land are growing in Burundi, as thousands of refugees return to find their homes occupied by others.

BURUNDI STEPS AWAY FROM ETHNIC STRIFE

BBC, 26 Aug 2005 - Burundi is has inaugurated its first democratically elected president, under a system designed to end ethnic violence.

EXPLOSIONS MARK KEY BRUNDI POLL

BBC, 4 Jun 2005 - Explosions have been heard in the Burundi capital, Bujumbura, as voters take part in the first national polls since 1993.

RWANDANS FLEE FEARING GENOCIDE REVENGE

BBC, 13 May 2005 - Thousands of Rwandans have fled to Burundi fearing village courts set up to try those suspected of involvement in the 1994 genocide.

BURUNDI HOLDS FIRST POST-WAR VOTE

BBC, 28 Feb 2005 - The people of Burundi have been voting on a new constitution designed to end war between ethnic Hutus and Tutsis.

Audio
After 10 years of Civil War, Burundians Will go to the Polls in April to Elect a New Parliament and President
UN Radio 2005

Burundi Study Trip: Revised Proposal

2007-02-25T23:32:00.000+01:00

STUDY TRIP TO BURUNDI

European Commission Stagiaires - DG ECHO

March 1-15, 2007

Revised Proposal
PDF version

1. Background and Rationale

1.1 Introduction

The official in-service training with the Commission of the European Union (EU) aims to provide trainees with a unique, first-hand experience of the workings of the European Commission in particular, and of the EU institutions in general. It also aims to give trainees an opportunity to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the Commission Departments and Services.

Twice a year, during a 5-month period, around 10 trainees are granted the opportunity to work within the DG Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The training introduces to young graduates the conceptual and political analysis of humanitarian issues in a vast array of countries.

Most of this assistance is provided outside of the EU, in an environment which for most trainees is understood only in theory. In order to get a full picture of EU humanitarian aid, a tradition has developed to organise a study trip at the end of the traineeship period, as a culminating event and a unique opportunity to:
· visit on the ground the implementation of EU projects that up until now have been purely theoretical;
· increase the understanding of the practical effects of EU humanitarian aid;
· learn about different countries and experience diverse cultures.

The study trip is organised and fundraised by the trainees themselves (in cooperation with the Traineeship Committee of the EC) and takes place after the traineeship to a destination of their choice. Upon completion of the trip, a report is compiled by the trainees and widely presented within the Commission.

Former trainees have visited Senegal, Mali, South Africa and Malawi, among many other countries.

1.2 Objectives

We, the group of the 2006/07 winter stage, recognize the invaluable experience and unique opportunity of such a trip.

Having worked on a range of different aspects in European humanitarian aid policy from a theoretical perspective in Brussels, we would thus like to round up this experience by focusing on the practical implementation of EU humanitarian aid projects. This trip will not only enable us to gain a deeper understanding of humanitarian and development issues but also to see the reality on the ground in a country evolving from a conflict.

The dates for the trip are the first two weeks of March 2007 (1st-15th March). We have already been in contact with the EC delegation and ECHO field experts in Burundi, of which both have endorsed the trip and expressed their willingness to help and support us in term of coordination and contact with relevant NGOs and international organizations.

2. Why Burundi?

Burundi, a country still suffering from the aftermath of 12 years of a violent civil conflict, provides an interesting terrain to experience close-up various humanitarian and development-related issues involved. Since 1993, the continuing social and political crisis has generated a massive displacement of civil population, leading to an extreme increase of the level of poverty. Burundi is among the poorest countries in the world, with more than 60% of the population living below the poverty line.

Implication of considerable humanitarian aid of the European Commission in this barely known country has been an important aspect that led us to choose Burundi as the destination for the study trip.

3. Burundi: Country profile

The Republic of Burundi is a small country in the Great Lakes region of Africa. The country is bordered by Rwanda on the north, the Democratic Republic of Congo on the west, and Tanzania on the east. Although the country is landlocked, much of its western border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.

Geography

The country often called "the heart of Africa" lies on a rolling plateau, with Lake Tanganyika in its south west part. The average elevation of the central plateau is 1,700 metres, with lower elevations at the borders. The highest peak, Mount Karonje (2,685 m), lies to the southeast of the capital, Bujumbura.

Political landscape after the civil war

Politics of Burundi takes place in a framework of a transitional presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Burundi is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament, the Senate and the National Assembly.

The political landscape of Burundi has been dominated in recent years by the civil war and a long peace process (Arusha Agreements signed in 2001) and has moved to democracy. The current President of Burundi is Pierre Nkurunziza, a former rebel leader of the Hutu National Council for the Defence of Democracy who was elected by the parliament on 19 August 2005. Nkurunziza was the first president chosen through democratic means since the start of the civil war in 1993 and was sworn in on 26 August, replacing transitional president Domitien Ndayizeye.

Economy

Burundi is one of the poorest countries in Africa. The economy is almost entirely agricultural, with most engaged in subsistence farming, growing beans, cassava, corn, and plantains. Coffee, Burundi's chief export, accounts for 80% of its foreign exchange income. Cotton, tea, and hides are also exported. Cattle, goats, and sheep are raised.
The country's few manufactures include basic consumer goods, such as processed food, beverages, clothing, and footwear. Heavy industry is government-owned. Burundi relies on international aid for economic development and has incurred a large foreign debt.

Demography

The inhabitants of Burundi are divided among three ethnic groups: the Hutus (85%), the Tutsis (14%), who despite their relatively small numbers have historically dominated the government and the army, and the Twa (Pygmies, about 1%).
French and Kirundi are both official languages, while Swahili is also spoken.
About two thirds of the people are Christian, mostly Roman Catholic; the rest follow traditional beliefs. There is a university in Bujumbura.
The population density of around 315 persons per square kilometre is the second highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, behind only Rwanda.

4. Activity plan

In 2006, DG ECHO supported humanitarian operations in Burundi with an amount of 17 million euros with a considerable impact on the vulnerable parts of the population. ECHO has funded operations such as

support to Food Aid, or Relief and Recovery programmes in Burundi;
ICRC protection activities;
seeds for IDPs and vulnerable population;
cash for work and resilience programme;
other water and sanitation, health and agriculture-focused activities.

In 2007, particular attention is given to vulnerable groups throughout the country with an increasing focus on LRRD initiatives and on activities linked to the re-installation of repatriated refugees.

During our prospective visit to Burundi, we would enjoy the opportunity to visit various projects implemented by ECHO’s partner organizations (such as FAO, CARITAS Belgique, MSF, UNHCR, Cordaid, CRS, ICRC or GVC).

More specifically, we are aiming at visiting some of the bellow listed projects of various humanitarian NGOs and international organizations:

MSF Belgique: support of hospital in Buhiga in the province of Karuzi

MSF Holland: support of the hospital of Kininya in the province of Ruyigi

Caritas Belgique: cash-for-work project in the province of Gitega, Muramwya and Muyinga

Solidarités: water and sanitation project in the provinces of Cankuzo and Bujumbura Rural

Cordaid: development project (Performance Based Financing) in Bubanza Hospital

UNHCR: visit of one of refugee sites in Gasorwe/Mugano (Muyinga province) and Mbuye and Gihinga (Mwaro), or transit camps in Mabanda (province of Makamba), Gisuru (Ruyigi) or Mugano (Muyinga)

WFP: Food for Work programme - food distribution at various sites

ACF: nutritional programme run in Buye (Ngozi province)

CRS: cash-for-work project of in the Province of Kirundo

GVC: Emergency Agricultural Support to Vulnerable Persons in Kirundo, therapeutic nutritional centre in Gatumba

IRC: Musasa Site Pumping System for Rwandan Asylum Seekers (province of Ngozi)

DanChurchAid: demining activities in Bujumbura Rural

ICRC: water & sanitation project in Gatumba, promotion of IHL in cooperation with Universities, local authorities etc .

A theatre play "Les Hutsis" of Pili-Pili group, directed by Patrice Faye as well as his project focused on Batwa population (Pygmies)

ACTEC Belgique/COPED: development projects such as the Ecole Technique Secondaire de Kiryama

Studio Ijambo – a local radio run by the Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

The Duhindikibiri women project in Ruvumu village

Projects of other NGOs (VIS, Handicap International, Jesuit Refugee Service, OPDE, Care, Concern, Tearfund etc.)

In addition, it would be very interesting to have a possibility to visit offices of other humanitarian and development actors such as OCHA, FAO, UNICEF or BINUB in order to gain an insight into coordination mechanisms of respective activities.

5. Costs & Funding

5.1 Budget Breakdown

* All figures in Euros (€) for 4 participants
** Included: Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus-diphtheria, Typhoid, Yellow fever, Meningococcus, Measles -mumps- rubella (MMR), malaria pills.

5.2 Fundraising activities

Most local fundraising activities are conducted by the ECHO stagiaires in cooperation with their colleagues from DG AIDCO (study trip to Morocco). Both groups have a fundraising coordinator and a number of trainees that undertook the following activities together (those three categories formed sub-committees of the fund raising group):

1. Selling own products

This includes T-Shirts, mugs or umbrellas. Selling activities will mainly focus on trainee-events such as parties, conferences etc. The market targeted is mainly the other stagiaires but also Commission staff. We plan to first order about 100 T-shirts with a possibility of more if the demand is higher. As concerns the motives for the products we want to include things like the name of the EC and the DGs involved, and the Winter Session 2006/2007. Ideally, we could save money by using our own contacts (this is an urgent task for the fundraising committee).

2. Organizing our own party

We planned to organize a party in January or February (exact date needs to be confirmed with the Stage Committee) as a main source of funding for our study trips – ideally, we organized a thematic party, on Africa and related to our respective trips. (The party took place on 21st January 2007, in Barrio Café, Brussels. For more details see the party leaflet)

3. Activities for Christmas / Valentines

Most people are particularly generous during the Christmas holidays and we used this time for fundraising by selling cards, chocolate, flowers (in addition to our own products as mentioned above).

In addition, there were a number of ideas that could have been done either separately or jointly such as the selling of African arts or jewellery, the organization of a lottery, the collection of (used) books or the selling of plants/food/drinks in our respective DGs:

"Ethnic" Jewellery:
We have several ways to get jewels or little objects from Africa or India at a cheap price. It is something that can be sold during the party we organize, or whenever else (during some other events, or make this objects available at sale in the DGs, in some other place, available all the time).

Food:
Every stagiaire is baking something at home, and we sell it in the cafeteria at lunch time (with a clear signal it is for our mission)

An important question concerns the distribution of profits for all activities that are conducted jointly by the different DGs. We agreed that for all joint fundraising we will distribute the profits according to the following calculation:

Of the total sum of funds raised each side (ECHO &. AIDCO) can keep 40 % of the common money for sure. The remaining 20 percent will be divided per capita among all those from the three DGs that will go for real to the study trip. Weighing all the pros and cons of the different models we agreed that this would be the fairest way to manage our common funds. A contract will be signed between the two groups about this financial agreement with further details. We will also open our own joint bank account for the common money that will be managed by the two treasurers of our groups.

5.3 Corporate Sponsorship

The sponsorship group is composed of 2 stagiaires with the aim of raising funds from business companies and foundations. We started our activities with setting up a list of companies that may be involved in the trip (directly or indirectly) so that we will be able to offer them something in return.

In this regard we will also take into account the corporate social responsibility of the respective companies. Their relationship to sustainable development is also an important issue.

We expect to rise about 60% of our total budget from business companies. A list of companies is born, but a detailed research is further needed.

After preparing the documentation that includes the budget and details on the study trip to Rwanda, the first companies that will be contacted are those which already have a funding history with DG Development. Contact with the other companies will follow. An important aspect of our activity is the follow-up of each case. In this context, we are keen to submit any further documentation if requested by the potential sponsors.

After the study trip and in cooperation with the Programming group we will write a report on the activities in which we participated in Tanzania. A letter to thank and inform the sponsors will follow.

6. Participants

Angela Alvarez (Colombia)

Francesca Dragoni (France/Italy)
Eva Maňasová (Czech Republic)
Annie Raykov (USA/Bulgaria)

Jobs & volunteering in Burundi

2007-02-23T07:06:00.002+01:00

Vacancies in Burundi

Other job/volunteer websites

AlertNet
Current vacancies from leading organizations in emergency relief

UN Jobs
Job Vacancies in United Nations and International Organizations

United Nations Human Resources
Official UN website - Galaxy e-staffing system

CharityJob.co.uk
Fndraising and charity jobs UK and worldwide

Dev-Zone
Database of development related jobs, volunteer positions and internships

DevnetJobs.org
International Development Jobs and Consulting assignments

OneWorld.net
Jobs in sustainable development, environment and human rights worldwide

Acodev
Fédération francophone et germanophone des associations de coopération au développement

Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT)
Jobs and scholarships in peace and conflict resolution, international development, humanitarian relief, human rights and related fields.

Development Executive Group
source for NGO recruiting, international development jobs

EuroBrussels.com
Jobs in Brussels, the EU institutions and international organisations

Junior Professional Officer Programme (JPO)
UNFPA, UNIDO, UNIFEM, UNOPS, UNCDF and UNV

AWID
International membership organization committed to gender equality and sustainable development

World Volunteer Web
Managed by the UNV programme

Nabuur
Volunteering Opportunities

University of Sussex
List of websites relevant to jobs in international development

RedR/IHE
Database of qualified candidates whom aid agencies can recruit at short notice during an emergency

BOND (British Overseas NGOs for Development)
UK's broadest network of voluntary organisations working in international development

Hacesfalta
Spanish site with international jobs and volunteering opportunities

Eldis gateway of development information
Job listing

Action Without Borders
Large number of jobs at www.idealist.org

World Service Enquiry
Information and advice about working or volunteering for development

InterAction
Alliance of US-based international development and humanitarian NGOs

Go to the Directory of NGOs in Burundi

What we'll see & do in Burundi?

2007-02-18T01:19:00.001+01:00

STUDY TRIP TO BURUNDI

DG ECHO STAGIAIRES

1st - 15th March 2007

Summary

(See full proposal)

During our visit in Burundi, we may have the opportunity to visit various projects implemented by humanitarian organizations such as Medecins Sans Frontieres, Action Contre la Faim, Cordaid, Catholic Relief Services, ICRC, UNHCR, or GVC. Humanitarian activities in Burundi are carried on throughout sectors, including food aid and nutrition, healthcare, protection of refugees or water and sanitation.

More specifically, we are aiming at visiting some of the bellow listed projects of various humanitarian NGOs and international organizations:

MSF Belgique
support of a hospital in Buhiga in the province of Karuzi

MSF Holland
support of the hospital of Kininya in theprovince of Ruyigi

NRC
provision of shelters for returnees in the province of Makamba and Rutana

Caritas Belgique
cash-for-work project in the province of Gitega, Muramwya and Muyinga

Solidarités
water and sanitation project in the province of Cankuzo,

Cordaid
development project in a hospital in Bubanza or in health centres in the province of Makamba

UNHCR
refugee sites in Gasorwe/Mugano (Muyinga province) and Mbuye and Gihinga (Mwaro),
refugee transit camps in Mabanda (province of Makamba), Gisuru (Ruyigi) or Mugano (Muyinga)

WFP
Food for Work programme - food distribution at various sites

ACF
activities in Buye (province of Ngozi)

CRS
cash-for-work project of in the Province of Kirundo

GVC
Emergency Agricultural Support to Vulnerable Persons in Kirundo
therapeutic nutritional center in Gatumba

IRC
Musasa Site Pumping System for Rwandan Asylum Seekers (province of Ngozi)

In addition, it would be very interesting to have a possibility to visit offices of other humanitarian and development actors such as OCHA, FAO, UNICEF or BINUB in order to gain an insight into coordination mechanisms of respective activities.

Other projects of our interest
(some of them proposed by the EC Delegation in Burundi)

Theatre play «Les Hutsis » performed by a group Pili-Pili directed by Patrice FAYE as well as Patrice's project targetting Batwa minority (Pigmies).

ICRC - activities in the water & sanitation sector in Gatumba, promotion of IHL in cooperation with Universities, local authorities etc.

ACTEC Belgique
Ecole Technique Secondaire de Kiryama
Report of activities 2003-04
Local partner NGO: COPED

Studio Ijambo
(a project of SFCG - Search for Common Ground)
More information about Studio Ijambo/ other projects of SFCG in Burundi

Projects of the Italian NGO VIS

La Maison Shalom
in Ruyigi & Oasis de la Paix in Gisuru
Read more about Marguerite Barankitse, the founder of La Maison Shalom

Activities of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

The Duhindikibiri women project in Ruvumu village

Concern, Care, OPDE, Reporters without Borders, ACORD

Handicap International

DanChurchAid

Destination: BURUNDI

2007-02-14T18:20:00.000+01:00

(The article was written for the "European Stagiaires' Journal", 13/01/2007)

In order to get a complete picture of humanitarian and development aid funded by the EC, trainees from DGs ECHO, AIDCO and DEV have been organising study field trips to countries of their concern for the past few years. The trips take place following the traineeship and are organised by the stagiaires themselves, including fundraising activities, arranging meetings with partner organisations and visiting their projects in the field. Former trainees have visited such countries as Senegal, Mali, South Africa and Malawi. This traineeship period, in keeping with this "African" tradition, the destinations for this March are Burundi and Rwanda in the case of a joint ECHO-DEV group, and Morocco, which has been selected by AIDCO trainees.

The following article aims to introduce the country the least known out of the trio as Burundi has been overshadowed by events in neighbouring Rwanda for years.

A war-torn country

Since 1962, when Burundi gained its independence from Belgium, the country has experienced years of civil war arising from tensions between the Tutsi and Hutu ethnic groups. In 1993, Burundi was close to entering a new, more peaceful era, as the first democratic elections were held. However, the assassination of the newly elected president, just a few months after his inauguration, plunged the country into a 12-year violent civil conflict. An estimated 300,000 people were killed, most of them civilians, and more than 400,000 fled to neighbouring countries, in particular Tanzania, DR Congo and Rwanda.

Emerging peace

A peace process, initiated by the Arusha Agreement in 2000, has been followed by a political transition resulting in the establishment of a new democratic government in August 2005. Since then, progress has been achieved in both political and security matters. In September 2006, the government signed a ceasefire with the only remaining rebel group, removing the last barrier to peace and stability. Despite the positive development, "the situation in Burundi is still fragile and major peace consolidation challenges remain" (Ban Ki-Moon, 2.1.2007). The government has, in the meantime, launched a series of recovery and development initiatives, in addition to a number of ongoing humanitarian projects aiming to alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity.

Hutu, Tutsi and… Twa people

The tiny African country is home to around 8 million people, resulting in Burundi’s 2nd position on the chart of the most densely populated countries on the continent (after Rwanda). Hutus (86 %) and Tutsis (13 %) are the two main ethnic groups but along with them, a minority of Twa (Pygmy) people inhabits the country, maintaining their own, distinct culture. They are known for their fine pottery and some of them still live in the forests as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Their life is, however, very difficult and most of them make their living as labourers on other people’s land. They are poor, landless, and often face discrimination.

Burundi - a traveller's paradise (?!)

Due to the long-lasting insecurity and political instability, Burundi has not been considered as an appropriate destination where one could spend his/her holidays. But the fact that the country is sometimes called “the Switzerland of Africa” indicates its tourism potential. A few “travel” agencies that organise excursions to interesting localities across the country have already been established in the capital, Bujumbura. Burundi’s picturesque landscape is “home” to several natural parks and reserves, spectacular lake regions, waterfalls and thermal springs. A symbolic pyramid has been erected in the south-eastern part of Burundi marking the source of the Nile River. Burundi does not lack cultural or historical monuments either: the place where the two explorers Livingston and Stanley met in 1871, the National Museum in Gitega, traditional craft wares villages of Giheta or the formal royal site of Muramvya… In the central part of the country, visitors have the opportunity to experience the unique performances of the Drummers of Burundi, the tradition of which has been passed down from father to son over the centuries.

The unhappiest place in the world

In July last year, a British social psychologist, Adrian White, published a world map of happiness, based on a vast number of studies and interviews conducted around the globe. At the very bottom, ranked as 178th, came Burundi. While checking numerous websites in order to find information on issues connected to our trip, I've read many interesting reflexions of people who have either travelled to or worked in Burundi. In the vast majority of these stories, shared by individuals with the rest of the world, I could only feel positives vibes. A contradiction to what is said daily in the news or Mr. White’s findings. My curiosity led me to carry out a further exploration and, besides the above mentioned expatriates’ experiences, to find what a real Burundian thinks. Here is one example of an opinion, which I got after establishing “pen pal” connections with several young Burundians: “…do not believe in the newspapers. It is especially necessary to believe in people who live in the country. These newspapers disseminate horrible information. I swear to you that you will have another image if you come to Burundi, you will be surprised: the beauty of Burundi is incomparable. There is another element which is most important: it is the hospitality of the Burundians.” Thierry (28) from Bujumbura.

…but in the end, one has to experience the country for him/herself in order to create their own, unique picture.

So - "TUZOBONANA MU BURUNDI"! (…which means "See you in Burundi" in Kirundi language)

August 13, 2004: Massacre at Gatumba Refugee Camp

2007-02-06T01:33:00.000+01:00

Released on August 16, 2004

Press Statement, Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman

Washington, DC

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the attack that took place on Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi on August 13, 2004. Armed elements, including the National Liberation Front of the Party for the Liberation of the Hutu People, participated in this vicious attack on an already vulnerable population of refugees, many of them women and children. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and to the Congolese government and people. The United States strongly supports the initiative of the UN Security Council to quickly investigate the massacre. We call on the authorities of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo to cooperate in identifying the perpetrators and in bringing them to justice. We also call upon all countries in the region to respect the peace accords and to cooperate fully to oppose advocates of violence who carried out this attack, in order to ensure conditions of peace and security for all.

Links:

Massacre at Gatumba Refugee Camp (US state.gov)

The Gatumba Massacre (Human Rights Watch)
Stop beating us like rats, says Burundi rebel chief (San Diego Union Tribune)

Letters: Burundi killings (Guardian Unlimited)

Massacre of Congolese Refugees in Gatumba (ReliefWeb)

Justice for the victims of the Gatumba massacre

Tutsis massacred in Burundi camp (BBC)

Gatumba Massacre 13 August 2004 (iansa)

Refugees' bitter lesson: no escape from war

Gatumba (Wikipedia)

Activists remember Burundi's Gatumba massacre (Wikinews)

Who Sold The Weapons Used For The Gatumba Massacre? (iansa)
Gatumba massacre - an urgent need for justice (Amnesty International)

RESCUE RESETTLEMENT PROPOSAL: Banyamulenge Tutsi Survivors of Gatumba Camp (Mapundo, 12/2004)

Massacre Highlights Lack of Rights (Inter Press Service)

Help for the victims of attack on Gatumba refugee camp (ICRC)

REMNANTS OF THE GATUMBA CAMP AFTER THE MASSACRE (UN photo)

UN refugee agency marks first anniversary of Gatumba camp massacre (08/2005)

afrol NEWS

UNHCR

More pictures from Gatumba massacre

ECHO funded humanitarian projects in Burundi

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In Burundi, DG ECHO (Humanitarian aid) has been supporting projects implemented by various UN, international and non-governmental humanitarian organisations, among others by UNHCR, Médecins Sans Frontières or Solidarités. Regarding sectors of activities funded by the EC, food aid and health programmes have been the priorities, making up more than 70 % of the total €17 million annual budget (2006) for Burundi. In addition, projects have been implemented aiming at improving water and sanitation conditions, and protecting refugees and displaced persons. ECHO has been following a needs-based approach, focusing on the most vulnerable parts of the population, which is also reflected in ECHO’s objectives for Burundi for 2007. In addition to multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance provided to these vulnerable groups, an increased emphasis is being put on linking relief and development activities in order to strengthen long-term sustainability of the projects.

Watch video: ECHO and UNICEF: Tackling sexual violence in

Burundi

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Links:

(Unfortunately the ECHO links are not working within the Commission - must be copied and pasted to the address bar)

ECHO Decisions - Global Plans Burundi: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

ECHO Operational Strategy 2007

ECHO Desk for Burundi (Brussels)

ECHO Field Offices

ECHO In the field: Burundi

EC Delegation in Bujumbura

List of all ECHO Partners

ECHO Photo Library

Reports:

Evaluation of ECHO’s Financed Actions in Burundi (2005)

Volunteer in Burundi

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Burundian NGO "Burundi Secours" looks for a volunteer (from Europe or Canada/USA) to support its activities.

We offer: Interesting experience in a national NGO running development projects (mainly micro-credits) in various provinces in Burundi. Free accommodation and food in a family in Bujumbura.

We require: Fluency in French and English, interest in development issues, independence, computer literacy.

Desirable: experience with an NGO, proposal writing.

For more information contact:
Evariste Chacha
E-mail: burundisecours@yahoo.fr
Tel/Fax: +257 22 25 63 48
Mobile: +257 77 71 00 90

(Posted: 9 April 2007)

Invitation au " SALON DES VACANCES"

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du 8 au 12 février 2007 à Heysel (Bruxelles)

L’Ambassade de la République du Burundi près les Etats du BENELUX, le Royaume – Uni de Grande–Bretagne et d’Irlande du Nord ainsi que l’Union européenne porte à la connaissance de tous les burundais et amis du Burundi que notre pays participe au SALON DES VACANCES qui se tiendra du 8 au 12 février 2007 à Heysel, Palais 4, stand 432 (Bruxelles).

L’Ambassade invite par conséquent tous les burundais et amis du Burundi à visiter le Salon et particulièrement notre stand qui constitue une opportunité d’offrir au public une large information sur les aspects culturels et touristiques de notre pays.

L’Ambassade dispose de quelques invitations qu’elle pourra mettre à la disposition de ceux qui auront exprimé leur intérêt au Salon.

Contacts :
- Mme Léocadie Kabogoye
Deuxième Conseiller d’Ambassade
Tél. : + 32 498244491

- M Claude Ntahuga,
ISHANGO – Travel and Tours
Tel. + 32 477731124

- Mme Rebecca NTUNGUKA
ISHANGO – Travel and Tours
Tél., 0496216427

Fait à Bruxelles, le 6 février 2006

Laurent KAVAKURE

Ambassadeur

Source: Iwacu-Burundi

PARTY Time!!!

2000-01-13T07:33:00.000+01:00

When?

Saturday 20. 01. 2007
22h

Where?

Barrio Café
Place de la Chapelle 6, 1000 Bruxelles

0477-84 84 95

How to get there? ... see the map

How much?

Pre-sale: €8
(for more details see the poster above)
Door: €10