Burundi’s economy has been recovering slowly in the wake of the civil war, ethnic tensions and a dictatorship. The subsistence farming economy was greatly reduced after the war, which has led to millions of people being food-insecure and reliant on foreign aid. SPARK’s work in the country has focused on boosting the agricultural sector to increase food security, as well as programmes aimed at peace-building and leadership among youth.
Programmes in this location
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inactive programmeAgri-Business Creation (ABC)
Many farmers with creative agricultural practices, which can help alleviate famine and poverty, seek opportunities to bring their projects to…
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active programmeAgri-Businss Incubation Network (ABIN)
The goal of the Agri-business Incubation Network programme is to establish a network of agribusiness incubation centres in rural areas…
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active programmeCassava Agribusiness Seed Systems (CASS)
Cassava is a vital crop for millions of smallholder farmers in Rwanda and Burundi. However, in recent years it has…
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inactive programmeMFS-II
MFS-II was a pivotal part of SPARK’s development as an expert organisation. Promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, MFS-II contributed to…
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inactive programmePeacebuilding for Sustainable Reintegration for Peace in Burundi
In recent years, severe conflicts have forced a significant part of the Burundian population to become internally displaced or seek…
In Kanyosha, young boys and girls clean up the shores of Lake Tanganyika, with enthusiasm! Queen's company, Tube Heza, motivates young people to take action against local problems. She mobilised over 100 adolescents and has expanded her project to a second village.
Opening pathways to employment
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10123Youth Trained
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463MSMEs Supported
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1026New Businesses
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4647Jobs Created
