Burundi

Burundi, located in Africa’s Great Lakes region, is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranked 184 out of 188 on the Human Development Index. The country has a history marked by conflict and continues to face significant political and economic challenges.  

Mothers’ Union has been active in Burundi for over 70 years and has over 27,000 members. Central to their work is the Mothers’ Union Listening, Observing and Acting (MULOA) process, which helps leaders understand the needs of those they serve and improve their effectiveness. Peace and reconciliation are key priorities, especially addressing domestic violence, which predominantly affects women and children. MU Burundi equips its leaders with active listening and communication skills and mobilises churches and communities to act against violence. 

Other initiatives include literacy and financial education, savings groups, parenting programmes and advocacy against gender-based violence.  

 

Burundi Report

You can read the report about the long term impacts of our Literacy and Financial Education Programme in Burundi which has been running for over two decades here.

This report is significant in both its scope and in its conclusions. Reflecting on 20 years of programme work in Burundi, it charts and measures cumulative impacts over that period in areas of literacy, poverty alleviation, girls’ education, sustainable savings groups, employment creation and family and community cohesion.

We have worked in partnership with Five Talents, Development Services International (DSI) and Lakarmissionen (LM) to create this sustainable programme, highlighting the impact of successful partnership working.

Read the full report here, or download a printable leaflet showcasing a highlight of the impact made here.