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From Streets to Safety: Transforming Lives of Burundi’s Seniors

Restoring Dignity for Urban Elderly in Bujumbura In the urban streets of Bujumbura, Burundi, a troubling reality is increasingly visible: elderly men and women, once active contributors to their communities, are forced to beg on the streets due to extreme hardship. Many of these seniors face years of economic deprivation, insufficient social protection, and limited […]

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Standing with Burundi’s Seniors: From Poverty to Dignity

Burundi Elderly Home Care: a lifeline for Bujumbura’s seniors Founded in 2020 and formally licensed in 2025, Burundi Elderly Home Care is a community-based nonprofit headquartered in Bujumbura, Burundi. The organization was started by Rubashamuheto Jesus-Marie with co-founder Nimbona Alida, whose shared vision is simple and urgent: restore dignity, health and basic security to older

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