UNICEF in Burundi UNICEF has been operating in Burundi since 1962 Learn more about the work of UNICEF in Burundi WHAT WE DO Latest news and stories Article Towards a community engagement strategy With support from UNICEF and its partners, the communities of Gisuru and Kibogoye are joining forces to help develop a community engagement strategy Read now Article When the community awakens to the inclusion of children With UNICEF’s support, the SOJPAE–IADH consortium and “Les Vaillantes” promoted the inclusion of children with disabilities in Muyinga Read now Article Redefining roles for the sake of children With support from UNICEF, families in Kayanza are breaking gender stereotypes for their children well-being Read now Photo essay Lives interrupted: refuge, illness and resilience in Burundi With support from the SDC, UNICEF stands alongside refugee and Burundian families affected by Mpox, from stigma and hardship to healing and hope. See now Article New school year:The most vulnerable children prioritized. The distribution of notebooks and the launch of school facilities in Muyange, Kayanza marked the 2025/2026 back-to-school campaign. Read now Article ECD at the heart of an integrated intervention in Kayanza The community of Kayanza is mobilising to improve nutrition, health, protection and hygiene for young children Read now Article Joint monitoring of KFW humanitarian actions in Burundi. Funded by KFW, a multisectoral programme implemented by UNICEF, WFP & partners is improving the lives of Kirundo, Karusi, Ruyigi & Rutana communities. Read now Article A summer camp for students’ concrete actions. The CREATABLE project gave students the opportunity to apply what they had learned as active actors of mobilizing their skills for their communities. Read now Load more items Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. SUPPORT CHILDREN IN BURUNDI