About Burundi, Africa
Burundi is sometimes called the heart of Africa, as it’s physical shape resembles the human heart. It is located near the middle of the African continent and bordered by Tanzania, The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Burundi is relatively small in size, 27, 834 square kilometers, with a population of 9 million. While the capital city, Bujumbura sits on Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world and has a tropical climate, the rest of the country is defined by mountains lined with trees and beautiful lakes.
Burundi has been identified as one of the 3 poorest countries in the world. This can be largely attributed to the endless turmoil that began when the country was given independence from it’s colonizer, Belgium, in 1962.
In 2005, there was a peace agreement that brought an end to a decade and a half long civil war. The agreement brought together parties from both sides and created a unique model for government where both groups had to be represented in all areas of civil service. Since that time there have been significant efforts to bring healing and reconciliation to those who have been effected by violence and oppression. Since 2005, Burundi has been a growing economy presenting good prospects of development in all sectors of life. There are school buildings in nearly every village. There have been increases in export and import services, that has attracted investors in financial sectors.
2015 came with some political challenges that have brought a serious threat to the progress that has been made. It is our hope that Burundians will continue to stand firm and remain resilient to the hope for a thriving peaceful future.
Burundi has been identified as one of the 3 poorest countries in the world. This can be largely attributed to the endless turmoil that began when the country was given independence from it’s colonizer, Belgium, in 1962.
In 2005, there was a peace agreement that brought an end to a decade and a half long civil war. The agreement brought together parties from both sides and created a unique model for government where both groups had to be represented in all areas of civil service. Since that time there have been significant efforts to bring healing and reconciliation to those who have been effected by violence and oppression. Since 2005, Burundi has been a growing economy presenting good prospects of development in all sectors of life. There are school buildings in nearly every village. There have been increases in export and import services, that has attracted investors in financial sectors.
2015 came with some political challenges that have brought a serious threat to the progress that has been made. It is our hope that Burundians will continue to stand firm and remain resilient to the hope for a thriving peaceful future.