Health Insurance Cards Ease Burden for Vulnerable Families in Busoni
In an internally displaced persons (IDP) site in Busoni near the Rwanda border, access to healthcare has long been a struggle for families living on the edge of survival. For many, daily income barely covers food, leaving little or nothing for medical expenses when illness strikes. A recent distribution of health insurance cards by RESTOBU is beginning to change that reality for some of the most vulnerable residents. Euphrasie, a returnee from a refugee camp abroad, says the
Restoration Burundi and MCC Assess the Impact of Peace Clubs in Busoni Commune
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 there. Restobu runs 20 peace clubs across the country including 6 created in the former Kirundo province since 202, in partnership with MCC a
When Everyone Gave Up, RESTOBU Stepped In
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
