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Burundi Children and Families

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  •  Nearly half of Burundi’s population is under 15 years old

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  • Many children grow up in rural communities with limited access to healthcare and education

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  • Orphaned and vulnerable children rely on community and faith-based care

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  • in many areas, malnutrition affects over 50% of children under 5 

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  • Education is “free,” but uniforms and books still keep many out of school — especially girls

  • 610,000 children in Burundi are orphans.

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  • In Burundi, 78% of children live in poverty. 

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  • Due to high levels of poverty, around 35% of children in Burundi are undernourished.

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  • More than 90,000 children in Burundi have been infected with HIV by their mothers during pregnancy.

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  • Most families live on less than $2 per day

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  • Around 90% depend on subsistence farming

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  • Access to clean water, electricity, and healthcare remains limited in rural zones

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  • Burundians are known for their warmth, faith, and resilience

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