youth
Politics
Women and youth to be included in memory management of painful past
03-23-2018
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Women and youth are two categories of people that suffer the most during and after the conflict period. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission-CVR believes in their contribution to manage the painful past for a better future. Bishop Jean-Louis Nahimana, Chairman of CVR, says the commission’s activities are incomplete without (...)
Economy
Bank to support youth projects, says Burundi Vice-President
02-04-2017
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The Burundian government intends to set up an investment bank for the youth, the First Burundi Vice-President told journalists. In an attempt to promote development and to avert Burundi’s looming youth crisis, President Nkurunziza has announced plans to set up an investment bank that will provide loans to young (...)
Economy
“We need an active and patriotic youth”
08-28-2014
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Young Burundians from 15 provinces have been trained on how to set up their own business and use basic techniques for the peaceful resolution of conflicts during the second edition of Twese for Peace camp that took place from 29 July to 08 August, 2014 in Bujumbura.By Lorraine Josiane (...)
Economy
Open minds global project to allow the youths to be entrepreneurs
07-29-2014
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Supported by the Swedish “CarpeVitam” in partnership with “Association des Scouts du Burundi (ASB)” and “Association des Guides du Burundi (AGB)”, the project teaches the youths to depend on their own effort.-By Yves Didier Irakoze Started on February 2014, the project gathers 30 youths from Bujumbura province (Kanyosha) into (...)
Health
The youth and high blood pressure
01-17-2014
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High blood pressure, a condition known to affect the old, can also affect young people in their late 20s and early 30s. The causes are many, the consequences costly but the prevention is possible. Dr. Marc Nimburanira, Cardiologist, tells us more about high blood pressure.-By Joanna Nganda “Blood pressure (...)