United Nations Volunteers: Burundi

Rebuilding for recovery in Burundi

30 July 2009

In Burundi, UNV volunteer Civil Engineer Lahatra Rakotondradalo is part of the team that helps repatriated refugees rebuild their lives. (UNV)

Ruyigi, Burundi: The UN estimates that there are 9.2 million refugees and displaced people in the world today. Even if these people do make it back home, they still need somewhere to live.

In Burundi, UNV volunteer Civil Engineer Lahatra Rakotondradalo is part of the team that helps repatriated refugees rebuild their lives. Read

More about: Refugees & displaced people

Countries: Madagascar

Passing on words of wisdom

22 April 2009

As well as bringing ethnic groups together, the book links the generations too. Many of the Remesha women are illiterate so their children got involved with writing the proverbs down and drawing illustrations. Reflecting that the traditional proverbs belong to Africa and not to a single ethnic group or nation, the book can also be read in four languages - Kirundi, Kiswahili, French and English. It can thus better diffuse Burundi’s oral tradition and cultural heritage, and help readers improve their language skills. The translations from Kirundi were supervised by UNV volunteers and national linguistic experts volunteer in close connection with the Women’s Peace Center, Remesha Association and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. (J.Guillemard/UNV/BINUB)

Bujumbura, Burundi: Intibagira ntibana (He who does not forget cannot live with others): Burundian proverb

UNV is helping a diverse group of Burundian women publish a book of proverbs to promote peace and break out of extreme poverty in their community. Read

More about: Civil society Culture & sports Education Gender Peace & conflict resolution Poverty Refugees & displaced people

Rex Castro Jr., The Philippines, Software Developer, BINUB

18 September 2008

UNV volunteer Rex Castro Jr. from The Philippines brings years of experience to his role as a Software Developer for BINUB in Burundi. (UNV)

Bujumbura, Burundi: My short stint as UNV volunteer is probably my way to identify the areas where I could be a key player. 'Key player' does not mean the mission will depend on you all along; instead it just means putting something on the table. I just want to contribute but not to be celebrated as the hero – heroes are just in stories anyways. Read

More about: Peace & conflict resolution

Countries: Philippines

Natacha Nzabampema, Burundi, IT Assistant, MINURCAT

05 June 2008

UNV volunteer Natacha Nzabampema from Burundi, IT Assistant for MINURCAT in Chad. (MINURCAT/UNV)

N'Djamena, Chad: My team of five looks after an office of over 250 people. I keep MINURCAT connected.

The IT helpdesk supports civilian staff at the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) – looking after both software and hardware. In Chad, almost no IT infrastructure exists... That's why you'll never find any of the IT staff in their offices for more than 30 minutes. We are on the go all the time, ensuring MINURCAT's civilian and police staff are up and running too. Read

More about: ICT Peace & conflict resolution

Countries: Chad

UNV volunteers improve health care services for children in Burundi

04 April 2007

Kamenge, Burundi: UNV volunteers at the Roi Khaled Hospital in Kamenge, north of Bujumbura, have been working for days on renovating one of four paediatric wards at the hospital. Including everything from overhauling the sanitation facilities to repairing mosquito nets and crumbling walls, as well as organizing donations of medicine. Read

More about: Children Health

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Countries and territories Int'l Volunteer Day MDGs Thematic Areas Volunteerism for peace and development	Burundi Depuis 1970, le Programme VNU est opérationnel au Burundi dans la plupart de secteurs traditionnels du développement social et économique. Pendant presqu’une vingtaine d’années, la plupart des VNUs en poste au Burundi ont surtout oeuvré dans les secteurs du Développement rural, de la santé, de l’éducation et des Organisations non Gouvernementales. Le Burundi compte actuellement plus de 20 ressortissant qui servent comme VNUI dans le monde: en Guinée, en Côte d’Ivoire, au Soudan, au Kosovo, etc. Related articles Rebuilding for recovery in Burundi 30 July 2009 Ruyigi, Burundi: The UN estimates that there are 9.2 million refugees and displaced people in the world today. Even if these people do make it back home, they still need somewhere to live. In Burundi, UNV volunteer Civil Engineer Lahatra Rakotondradalo is part of the team that helps repatriated refugees rebuild their lives. Read More about: Refugees & displaced people Countries: Madagascar Passing on words of wisdom 22 April 2009 Bujumbura, Burundi: Intibagira ntibana (He who does not forget cannot live with others): Burundian proverb UNV is helping a diverse group of Burundian women publish a book of proverbs to promote peace and break out of extreme poverty in their community. Read More about: Civil society Culture & sports Education Gender Peace & conflict resolution Poverty Refugees & displaced people Rex Castro Jr., The Philippines, Software Developer, BINUB 18 September 2008 Bujumbura, Burundi: My short stint as UNV volunteer is probably my way to identify the areas where I could be a key player. 'Key player' does not mean the mission will depend on you all along; instead it just means putting something on the table. I just want to contribute but not to be celebrated as the hero – heroes are just in stories anyways. Read More about: Peace & conflict resolution Countries: Philippines Natacha Nzabampema, Burundi, IT Assistant, MINURCAT 05 June 2008 N'Djamena, Chad: My team of five looks after an office of over 250 people. I keep MINURCAT connected. The IT helpdesk supports civilian staff at the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) – looking after both software and hardware. In Chad, almost no IT infrastructure exists... That's why you'll never find any of the IT staff in their offices for more than 30 minutes. We are on the go all the time, ensuring MINURCAT's civilian and police staff are up and running too. Read More about: ICT Peace & conflict resolution Countries: Chad UNV volunteers improve health care services for children in Burundi 04 April 2007 Kamenge, Burundi: UNV volunteers at the Roi Khaled Hospital in Kamenge, north of Bujumbura, have been working for days on renovating one of four paediatric wards at the hospital. Including everything from overhauling the sanitation facilities to repairing mosquito nets and crumbling walls, as well as organizing donations of medicine. Read More about: Children Health More related articles Email page Print page

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