Burundi
Strength in Unity: The Enduring Role of Family in Burundi
In the hill country of Burundi, the rhythm of life is often measured not by the clock but by the presence of others. Morning light spills across terraced fields, where entire families work...
Burundi at a Glance — History, Culture, and Modern Development
In the heart of East Africa, where the highlands slope toward the shores of Lake Tanganyika, lies Burundi—a compact, landlocked nation framed by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south,...
The Role of Agriculture in Burundi’s Economy — From Subsistence to Sustainability
On the terraced hillsides of Burundi, morning light falls across neat rows of cassava, maize, and beans—crops that sustain not only the nation’s kitchens but much of its economy. In this small, landlocked East African country, agriculture is more than an occupation; it is a lifeline, shaping livelihoods, traditions, and the fragile balance of national stability. Nearly nine out of ten Burundians work the land, most of them practicing subsistence farming. Fields are often planted with staple crops destined for family consumption rather than market sale. Rural life revolves around the seasonal rhythms of planting and harvest, with communities bound together by the shared uncertainty of weather and yield. A...
Strength in Unity: The Enduring Role of Family in Burundi
In the hill country of Burundi, the rhythm of life is often measured not by the clock but by the presence of others. Morning...
Made in Burundi: Four Traditional Dishes at the Heart of East African Cuisine
In the kitchens of Bujumbura and the open-air hearths of rural villages, the flavors of Burundi simmer quietly, telling stories as old as the hills that frame its borders. While this small, landlocked nation may not hold a prominent place on the global culinary...
Empowering Women in Burundi: Gains and Gaps in Education, Employment, and Politics
In the rolling hills of Burundi, where subsistence farming still shapes much of daily life, the role of women has been shifting, though slowly, toward greater visibility and influence. Over the past two decades, modest but tangible gains have been made in education, employment, and political participation. Yet, the path to gender parity remains uneven, hindered by entrenched cultural norms, economic constraints, and structural inequities. Education: Steps Forward, Persistent Barriers The...
Economic Growth in Burundi — Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
In the highland nation of Burundi, economic ambition exists alongside deep-seated structural challenges. Landlocked and densely populated, the East African country relies heavily on agriculture, yet faces persistent hurdles that have constrained consistent...
Strength in Unity: The Enduring Role of Family in Burundi
In the hill country of Burundi, the rhythm of life is often measured not by the clock but by...
Burundi’s Hidden Wild: National Parks and the Quiet Push for Conservation
By Helen Struewn In the heart of East Africa, Burundi sits tucked between its more prominent neighbors, often overlooked on...
