Burundi is in central Africa between Rwanda and Tanzania. It is one of the poorest nations with 70-80% living below the poverty line. The country is highly in debt, and gained its independence from Belgium in 1962. Christian workers were expelled by the volatile regime between 1970 and 1985, and few have returned. However, there is a new development of Christian universities in the country, with the most notable being the Hope Africa University (Free Methodists) and University of Light (Anglican).
Many of the children have lost parents, are undernourished, and suffer from malaria and AIDS. Violence against children is common. Only half of the children attend school. Pray for these children, and for more Christian education and resources to help the people.
