BURUNDI

96,276 people in 68 communities were impacted through six Area Programs.

712 smallholder farmers (64 in Renga and 648 in Nayadaro) cultivated vegetables and food crops (maize and beans) year-round after irrigating 14.6 hectares of land in Nayandaro, Kabarore Area Program (AP), and 5 hectares of land in Renga, Busoni AP.

4,670 members in 677 saving groups saved $352,719 USD in FY 23. 50% of the members accessed loans to buy land. Another 35% used the funds to purchase small livestock (primarily goats and pigs), and 15% to invest in petit trade.

949 teachers provided quality teaching and 28,458 textbooks were distributed through the Let’s Learn to Read (LLR) initiative. 35% of children in grades 1-3 improved their learning levels, meeting established reading standards.