The dropout rates of children and teenagers are high in Kigareka village
Whenever a new semester begins, residents in Kigareka village, Burundi, are desperately thinking whether to send their kids to school or not. Many residents in this village can’t afford to buy school uniforms and stationery, in particular, Twa tribe, which accounts for more than 40% of the village, usually don’t send their kids to school. The kids who don’t go to school help their parents work in the field, feed their animals, search for firewood, or make and sell brooms.
[ A girl is making brooms ]
Delivering Tuition, School Uniforms and Stationery to Children
So HUMAN IN LOVE started to deliver tuition, school uniforms and stationery for children and teenagers in Kigareka village.
[ Ceremony to deliver school uniforms to children and teenagers in Kigareka village ]
[ Ceremony to deliver school uniforms to children and teenagers in Kigareka village ]
At this ceremony in April, we emphasized the importance of education to parents and children in this village and asked parents to send their kids to school.
[ HUMAN IN LOVE Burundi, a leaflet for promoting the awareness on educating children and teenagers ]
We also provided learning materials which are customized for each student’s learning curve on July 19. Although 100% of students have participated in the classes we provide, we need to continuously pay attention to them and provide support whenever necessary because the education environment like infrastructure and teachers is still poor in remote areas.
“Rabbit Project” Was Started to Increase the Incomes of Kigareka Residents
Staney, HIL’s activist in Burundi, launched Banguka Cooperative Association to increase the incomes of residents in 2015. Association members grow crops together and save 500 francs (around 310 Korean won) every week.
[ Banguka Cooperative Association members are gathering beans together ]
We launched a new project to increase their income, which is a “rabbit project”. Rabbits are easy to raise since they eat less than other animals and not require much space to live, and rabbit meat is Burundi people’s staple food..
We laid the foundation on the ground with sand bricks to make a space for raising rabbits. Once sand bricks are dried, we’ll build a wall.
[ Stationery for students in Burundi & Sand bricks for a rabbit farm ]
[ Stationery for students in Burundi & Foundation for a rabbit farm ]
We’re deeply appreciated for your support in increasing income levels and providing a better learning environment for kids. We ask for your continuous interest and support.
