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EMMASAC Tourism Society

Humanitarian assistance

Emergency and relief support for vulnerable families, orphans, widows and elderly people: food, clothing and basic household supplies.

Why it matters

Poverty, unemployment and social hardship leave many families in Burundi unable to meet their most basic needs. This programme responds to the most urgent of those needs with life-saving assistance that restores dignity and hope.

Our approach

We work with local communities, leaders and families to identify the most vulnerable households, then deliver timely, targeted support. The work is community-driven and transparent, and gives priority to orphans, widows, elderly women and families facing extreme hardship.

Key activities

  • Food distribution to vulnerable families
  • Clothing and basic household items
  • Emergency relief during crises
  • Assistance to widows, elderly people and children
  • Community outreach and needs assessment

Who it serves

  • Orphans and vulnerable children
  • Widows and elderly women
  • Low-income and vulnerable families
  • People affected by humanitarian crises

Expected impact

  • Improved food security for vulnerable households
  • Less suffering among at-risk populations
  • Stronger community resilience
  • Dignity and hope restored

The other programmes

  • Economic empowerment and livelihoods

    Income-generating activities, skills development and small livelihood initiatives that move families, women and young people toward self-reliance.

  • Health and psychosocial support

    Counselling, mental-health assistance and community well-being work that helps children and families recover from trauma.

  • Education and school support

    School materials, learning support and educational assistance so that orphaned and vulnerable children can stay in school.

How you can support this programme

You can support this programme with a donation, with in-kind contributions such as food and clothing, or through a partnership.