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Empowering Communities for Sustainable Growth and Resilience

Building local capacity

Building Local Capacity for Lasting Community Transformation

Holistic approach

A Holistic Approach to Community Development in Burundi

5000 +

Households benefiting from improved livelihoods, health, education, and basic services in Gihanga.

3000 +

Youth and women trained with vocational, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills.

80%

Of households with clean water access through sustainable WASH and community infrastructure initiatives.

A Community-Driven Organization for Holistic and Sustainable Development

AVC Burundi is a community-based development organization committed to fostering holistic, inclusive, and sustainable transformation in vulnerable and underserved communities across Burundi, with a strong focus on grassroots engagement and local ownership. Rooted in the belief that lasting development must address the whole person and the whole community, AVC Burundi works at the intersection of social, economic, environmental, and spiritual well-being.

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Community members working together at AVC Burundi

Empowering Communities for Sustainable Growth and Resilience

We work to improve the social, economic, environmental, and spiritual well-being of communities in Gihanga through inclusive, participatory, and sustainable development.

(Holistic development · Community participation · Long-term sustainability)

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Where we work ?

Map of Burundi showing provinces
Population: 3,353,555
Area: 3,937 km²

Territorial correspondence with former provinces:

Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Cibitoke, Rumonge

Lead couple:

Samuel and Beatrice

Testimonials & Stories

Real stories of transformation and sustainable impact in communities across Burundi

Our Work

CHAPLAINCY

CHAPLAINCY

WOMEN

WOMEN

CHILDREN

CHILDREN

HEALTH

HEALTH

SCHOOL OF MISSION AND CHURCH PLANTING

SCHOOL OF MISSION AND CHURCH PLANTING

YOUTH

YOUTH

REFUGEE

REFUGEE

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LIFE CHALLENGE

LIFE CHALLENGE

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Integrated Solutions for Lasting Change

Our five-year community development program (2025-2030) focuses on livelihoods, health, education, water, environment, and empowerment of women and youth to build resilient and thriving communities.

15,000+ households supported · 3,000 youth & women trained · 80% clean water access

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A Community Hub for Transformation

The Heart of AVC-Burundi serves as a central hub for training, health outreach, coordination, and community and relations across six villages.

Training & Education · Health & WASH · Agriculture & Environment · Leadership & sustainable

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