Burundi is a country of ethnic tensions, political conflicts and widespread poverty. One of the poorest countries in the world, its unstable environment hinders development, making it difficult to improve living conditions.
Poverty in Burundi is endemic and exacerbated by decades of internal conflict. People with disabilities experience widespread exclusion, preventing them from participating fully in social and economic life. Access to education for disabled children is particularly limited, and employment opportunities are equally scarce. Gender equality is another area where Burundi has many obstacles to overcome, with women facing all kinds of discrimination. Access to education for girls is still difficult, and women's participation in the workforce remains low, often confined to informal domestic or agricultural tasks.
Making It Work is a project developed by HI that combines gender and disability issues. It aims to eliminate discrimination and violence against women and girls with disabilities by defending their rights. HI has been implementing the Making it Work project in Burundi since 2022, working alongside a partner organisation, the Association Burundaise pour la Promotion des Droits des Femmes Handicapées (ABPDFH).
