The Road Code: An often-overlooked Tool That Saves Lives
“It belongs to everyone, it needs everyone, and everyone needs it; therefore, it is up to everyone to take care of it because, when well-maintained,...
Studying and Working Abroad: A Necessity for Burundian Youth?
Many young Burundians aspire to pursue their studies and careers abroad, believing that this represents the best path to a stable and prosperous future. This...
From Wood Fires to Touchscreens: What Future for the Education of the New Burundian Generation
In the past, when a couple visited friends or family members, they would naturally bring their children. These meetings, beyond the pleasure of reuniting, were...
Burundi and its customs related to Birth of Twins
Raising a child is challenging, but raising twins presents even greater complexities. In Burundi, this is compounded by specific rituals associated with twin births. Historically,...
In Burundi, giving a name to a child is not solely the responsibility of the parents.
The Motives and Meanings Behind Names in Burundi For Burundians, there is no greater happiness, prosperity, or special blessing from God (Imana) than having children....
Traditional Medicine in Burundi: Ancestral Knowledge and Practices
Before the world of advanced medicine, incubators, and ultrasounds, how did people manage situations that required saving lives? They relied on thoughtfulness and care. The...
The drum is one of the wonders that Burundi proudly claims, a treasure admired by both Burundians and foreigners alike
In 2014, Burundian drum have been included and recognized in the world heritage of humanity, as done by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
The Buterere neighborhood offers hope of daily sustenance for some, due to the landfill that extends into the outskirts of the capital, Bujumbura.
Upon arriving at the Nyarumanga landfill in Buterere zone, Ntahangwa commune in Bujumbura City, one can observes children and women from different neighborhoods of this...