 AgatekaAGATEKA, which means "DIGNITY", is an initiative whose aim is to promote menstrual health and hygiene through education for good menstrual hygiene management and the production of "AGATEKA" washable and reusable sanitary pads that can be worn with or without underwear. |  Menya UmuwugaMENYA UMWUGA which means "LEARN A JOB" is an initiative that aims to promote the employability of disadvantaged youth and women through vocational training in new skills (modern cleaning techniques, childcare, professional cooking, sewing, weaving, etc.). |  ITERAMBEREITERAMBERE, which means "DEVELOPMENT", is a project that focuses on establishing and strengthening village savings and loans associations through education and entrepreneurship. |  Hinduka Uhindure AbandiHINDUKA UHINDURE ABANDI which means "CHANGE AND HELP OTHERS CHANGE" is a project that aims at strengthening women's and young people's knowledge on sexual and reproductive health. |
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 ISHURE RY'INYENYERIISHURE RY'INYENYERI, which means "SCHOOL WITH STARS", is an initiative aimed at improving young people and adolescent student health, hygiene, menstrual hygiene, and sexual and reproductive health. |  IsukuISUKU, which means "CLEANLINESS", is an initiative that builds and renovates WASH facilities in schools and communities to promote hygiene, water and sanitation. |  Amagara MezaAMAGARA MEZA, which means "GOOD HEALTH", is an initiative that aims to promote healthy and balanced nutrition through permaculture education and the establishment of kitchen gardens. |  IkiyagoIKIYAGO, which means "DIALOGUE", is an initiative that aims to promote family communication and sexual and reproductive health among young people and adolescents. |
 Youth and Women Friendly Health CenterIt is a health centre project offering health care services to the population with youth and women friendly services |
Amahoro!
This is how we greet each other in Burundi, and it means, "Peace be with you!" We are a not-for-profit organization based in Burundi, with a mandate to empower lives and improve livelihoods, thus fostering long-lasting peace. You are welcome to explore our website and learn about our vision, our mission, our work, how we impact communities, and how you can get involved.
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Thank you for visiting!
Grâce Françoise Nibizi
Founder and Executive Director
What we have achieved
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youth and women are now employed full-time, after receiving skills-based training delivered through our Isuku program.
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Disadvantaged women and youth trained on savings, investment and small business management
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youth and women have been reached by our award-winning SMS-based Sexual and Reproductive Health Education program.
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do not miss a day of school when they are on their periods and perform, better thanks to our Agateka reusable pads.
Milestones
That communities in Burundi reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in which the individual and groups can realize their aspirations, satisfy their needs, and change or cope with their environment.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Education, Women and Youth Empowerment, Manufacture and Distribution of Reusable Menstrual Pads, and Burundi's first Education and Entertainment Magazine
Volunteer with us, apply for open job opportunities, partner with us on one or more projects, and donate online... There are many ways you can be part of the work we are doing.