His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye stands as one of the most influential contemporary leaders in East Africa. Since assuming office as the 10th President of Burundi on 18 June 2020, he has guided the country through a complex period marked by economic challenges, regional security concerns, and the ongoing pursuit of national unity. Early Life and […]
AbstractReligion and spirituality are central to many older people’s identities, sources of care and resilience across Burundi. For organizations such as Burundi Elderly Home Care (BEHC), understanding how faith, customary beliefs and spiritual practices shape older people’s daily lives is essential to designing respectful, effective programmes. This article examines the religious and spiritual landscape as
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Burundi’s cultural identity is one of the richest in the Great Lakes region, rooted in centuries of tradition, community values, and artistic expression. At the heart of these traditions stand the elders—custodians of wisdom, memory, and cultural continuity. Recognizing the immense value of this generation, Burundi Elderly Home Care (BEHC) has positioned itself as a
In Burundi, a nation rich in cultural heritage and community values, the elderly have traditionally been regarded as pillars of wisdom, family unity, and moral guidance. However, in recent years, this deep respect has been eroded by social and economic pressures. Disturbingly, growing numbers of elderly people are finding themselves victims of neglect, abuse, and
Public transport is a vital part of daily life in Burundi, especially in urban centers like Bujumbura, where many elderly people rely on buses to access healthcare, markets, social services, and community activities. However, for older adults, commuting by public transport is often a daunting and physically taxing experience. Burundi Elderly Home Care (BEHC) has
Every day in Burundi, elderly mothers and fathers face life-threatening medical emergencies—strokes, heart attacks, complications from diabetes, respiratory illnesses, or untreated injuries. Yet, for many, the greatest challenge is not the illness itself, but the lack of transport to reach a hospital or health facility in time. In a country where poverty is widespread and
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In Burundi, one of East Africa’s poorest countries, aging comes with unique challenges. Among the most pressing is disability and loss of mobility, which strips elderly citizens of their independence, dignity, and ability to participate fully in community life. For many seniors, something as simple as moving around their home or reaching a health facility
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When HIV/AIDS is discussed globally, the focus is often on younger populations. However, elderly people living with HIV/AIDS are a neglected group, especially in developing nations like Burundi, where healthcare resources are limited and poverty compounds the crisis. Seniors face the double burden of aging and managing a lifelong condition, yet their struggles are often
In Burundi, one of Africa’s smallest yet most densely populated nations, the elderly population is among the most vulnerable groups to the worsening environmental challenges of our time. Climate change, flooding, deforestation, and unmanaged waste are intensifying the hardship already experienced by senior citizens, most of whom live in poverty and lack the resources to
