Members of the delegation sit with pupils on the desks newly donated at Ecofo (basic school) Rugarama On January 20, 2026, Restoration Burundi, in collaboration with the Representation of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Burundi and Rwanda, conducted a field visit in Busoni Commune to assess the impact of the Peace Clubs established in various schools through their partnership. The visit provided an opportunity to observe changes brought about by the clubs, interact with

John (left), Ange and Ann (right) received by the Head of Restobu. (All names changed) John, Ann, and Ange are three young people whose lives were deeply marked by hardship. Born into families with very limited means, they grew up struggling to survive from a very young age. John, now 33 years old, worked as a welder to earn a living. Ann, 25, survived by doing women’s hairstyles. Ange, the youngest at only 13 years old, was already a young mother. Her situation was especiall

Restoration Burundi has held two sessions with ex-prisoners on psychosocial reintegration, aiming to help them heal from trauma and prevent recidivism. These sessions are part of its justice program, which includes sensitizing communities on the law through local radio stations, and offering legal, psychological, humanitarian, and spiritual support to prisoners and ex-prisoners. Restoration Burundi has been pleading for people wrongly imprisoned, and this intervention has led

Through the peace clubs established in high schools across Burundi, Restoration Burundi (Restobu) continues to nurture a culture of peace and non-violence among young people. On many occasions, Restobu organizes conferences and artistic events that use creativity as a tool for reconciliation. Through dances, slams, poems, sketches, and student presentations, messages of peace and hope reach thousands of people across the country. This year, as part of the celebrations for the

In Kirundo commune, one of Burundi’s driest regions, the sun beats hard on the land, leaving soils cracked and crops withered. Despite being surrounded by lakes and swamps, farmers here face hunger and poverty, trapped by the absence of modern irrigation systems. Last year, something changed. With a small grant, a group of farmers came together to form the Kanguka Dukore cell — meaning Awake and Work . What started as a modest experiment with cabbage has now grown into a thr

Ezeckiel after being released from jail After 4 years and 8 months, Ezeckiel, a father of seven, walked out of prison thanks to the...

While courts focus on delivering judgements, Restobu promotes reconciliation Emmanueline stands with her daughter as she walks out of the...

Violette stands in front of the Youth Choir as they prepare songs At just 20 years old, Violette carries a story that echoes the...

James, Ann and Lazarus Meet Lazarus , a father of seven, and James , a father of four (names changed)—two men whose lives were shattered...

Members of the Rubuye cell harvesting rice Smiles of satisfaction light up the faces of local development cell members in Rugombo commune...

Restoration Burundi (Restobu) has organized a workshop on combating gender-based violence (GBV) in Kirundo province, specifically...

Restoration Burundi (RESTOBU) is working with various churches to bring about transformation in Burundian society. While RESTOBU focuses...

In the initiative aimed at promoting dignity, education, and gender equality, Restoration Burundi has distributed sanitary pads to female...

Restoration Burundi (Restobu) has contributed to improving the learning conditions at Kibonde Technical School in Kirundo Province,...

Restoration Burundi held a session on prison situation discussion to collect and identify strategies to improve life conditions in...

In the heart of Kirundo province, a transformative initiative is taking root—peace clubs established by Restoration Burundi. Launched in...

Found at Burara Health Center in the Commune of Busoni, Kirundo Province, Annociatte Uwimana, though her child was ill, had a smile that...

Restoration Burundi targets families which struggle to access basic needs to empower them so to attain holistic development. Families are...

Dave is one of many students who were impacted by the teachings of the peace club which was created at his school and now is known as...