Why are we in Burundi? With high levels of poverty, malnutrition and maternal mortality, Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world. Concern Worldwide has been operational in Burundi since 1997 and currently implements programmes focusing on health, nutrition and livelihoods.
The maternal mortality rate in Burundi is amongst the worst in the world with 740 deaths per 100,000 live births, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world to have a child. Our work in Burundi focuses on nutrition, health and livelihoods, with a particular emphasis on improving nutrition and overall health among people who are excluded from the health system. We specialise in community-based health and nutrition interventions.
Cash transfers
Over the course of 2018, 3,393 families benefited from cash transfers and 2,319 benefited from coaching in health and nutrition by Concern-trained 'light mothers'.
Emergency response
Food insecurity
We are working hard to combat extreme poverty and build resilience in Burundi through our livelihoods and health and nutrition programmes.
