Empowerment in a world on the move in Burundi

Caritas International Belgium Empowerment in a world on the move in Burundi

Isabel Corthier

Isabel Corthier

29/08/2018

Location:

Bubanza and Cibitoke Provinces

FUNDING:

€ 1,654,686 (80% provided by the DGD)

DURATION:

5 years. From 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021

LOCAL PARTNER:

BDD Bubanza

CARITAS FUNDS:

€ 330,937

Caritas International Belgium Empowerment in a world on the move in Burundi

Context: A project involving 7 countries

As part of this five-year project funded by the Belgian Directorate-General of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD), Caritas International is striving for solidarity, dignity, and resilience. The project is spread across 7 countries, including Burundi and comprises the key themes of nutritional and food security, as well as migration and development. The project was developed through taking into consideration the main concerns posed to the communities of the countries in question. In order to accomplish this, collaboration with local partners is crucial.

Objective: Skills building

We are striving to strengthen the technical and financial skillsets of vulnerable families living in the provinces of Bubanza and Cibitoke.

Actions

This objective is attained through:

  • Appointing points of contact for justice and peace, job creation, and fighting malnutrition.
  • Promoting food production and creating sources of revenue by strengthening family agriculture, integrating crop and fruit production, raising goats and cattle, and education about hygiene and nutrition.
  • Establishing and reinforcing farming co-ops, improving operations, and support of the fruits and vegetables value chain.

Target population:

We aim to support 3,500 vulnerable families living in the provinces of Bubanza and Cibitoke.


With the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid – DGD

Caritas International Belgium Empowerment in a world on the move in Burundi

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