Going home should be a relief, but for many Burundians it’s meant rebuilding a country.
In Burundi, approximately half a million people were killed and over 800,000 fled their homes during a destructive civil war between 1993 and 2005.
Today, the country's infrastructure is still poor, its government structure is weak, and much property has been destroyed. 93% people live on less than 2 US$ a day (World Bank 2011). More than half of those who left during the conflict returned to find their homes in ruins or land occupied by others. As many Burundians return home, Cord are working with them to start afresh.
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Region |
Rutana Province, in the municipalities of Rutana, Bukemba and Giharo (Rutana Province is divided into six municipalities). |
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Who’s being helped |
Approximately 84,000 people. |
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Local Partner |
Cord works directly with the local community and the Provincial Water Board. |
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The project |
The project is part of a much wider programme of work focused on laying the foundations for a peaceful future. The water and sanitation projects include:
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Is it helping? |
With water borne diseases reducing, and school attendance up, life is improving for the residents of Rutana Province, as a direct result of our programme. But don’t just take our word for it; meet Tuyisenge Jean, a mum of three whom recently received a new latrine for her home. |
This project also receives funding from The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration and The European Commission. Cord is helping the community rebuild other aspects of their lives, including homes, schools and livelihoods.
