Friends Women's Association

Friends Women's Association We dream of a Burundi where there is peace, health and equality -- where women are empowered to provide for the well-being of their families and communities.

We are a grassroots organization founded by and for Burundian women to address the unique needs of women in the conflict and post-conflict environment.

🌍 OVER 800 YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED! 💙On 7 August 2026, Friends Women's Association, through Ntaseka Clinic, in partnership ...
07/08/2026

🌍 OVER 800 YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED! 💙

On 7 August 2026, Friends Women's Association, through Ntaseka Clinic, in partnership with Centre Jeunes Kamenge, reached 400+ young people during the 28th Edition of the Youth Work and Community Service Camp through an interactive session on STIs and Temperaments.
📊 Combined with the 28 July session, the campaign has reached 800+ young people with life-saving information and access to youth-friendly health services.
🩺 Impact from the 28 July and 7 August 2026 sessions :
• 26 young people identified with STI symptoms for examination and treatment
• 12 young people supported towards medical circumcision services
🤝 This partnership demonstrates how community-based health education + accessible clinical services can turn awareness into action.

FWA/ Ntaseka Clinic × Centre Jeunes Kamenge

💙 Reaching young people. Connecting them to care. Empowering healthier communities.

31/07/2026

AFRICAN GREAT LAKES — Stories from workshop participants 1. Rosine, 28 years old: “When women manage the money in an account themselves, it becomes worrying.” 2. Aimée, 32 years old: & #…

31/07/2026

AFRICAN GREAT LAKES — The women’s group in Maramvya, supported by FWA, successfully completed their rice harvest. Members reported being highly satisfied with both the quantity and quality of the r…

31/07/2026

AFRICAN GREAT LAKES — On September 16-18, 2025, an AVP basic workshop was held in the Friends Women’s Association (FWA)’s new training room, which was under construction at the time. Eighteen…

Thank you dear Partner
31/07/2026

Thank you dear Partner

Empowering Youth Through Knowledge on World Hepatitis Day 2026Today, 28 July 2026, on the occasion of World Hepatitis Da...
29/07/2026

Empowering Youth Through Knowledge on World Hepatitis Day 2026

Today, 28 July 2026, on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, Friends Women's Association (FWA), in partnership with Centre Jeunes Kamenge, as part of the 25th Edition of the Youth Camps, organized an interactive and engaging workshop for over 200 young girls and boys.
Through the NTASEKA Clinic and the Health Program, members of the Friends Women's Association Medical Staff actively facilitated the session, sharing their professional expertise and encouraging meaningful dialogue with participants.
The workshop focused on temperaments and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), creating a safe and welcoming environment for open discussions, questions, and learning. Through participatory activities, the young people gained valuable knowledge about understanding different personality temperaments, building healthy relationships, preventing sexually transmitted infections, and making informed decisions for their health and future.
This initiative also highlighted the importance of youth-friendly health services, early prevention, and access to accurate health information as essential tools for protecting the well-being of young people.
At Friends Women's Association, we believe that empowering young people with knowledge and life skills is key to building a healthier, more responsible, and resilient generation.
Together, we continue investing in the future of Burundi—one informed young person at a time.

Umukobwa Ntaseka Uwundi Araseruka

💙✈️ Safe Travels, Linda Hall – Thank You for an Unforgettable Visit to BurundiToday, 15 July 2026, our dear friend Linda...
15/07/2026

💙✈️ Safe Travels, Linda Hall – Thank You for an Unforgettable Visit to Burundi

Today, 15 July 2026, our dear friend Linda Hall began her journey home after an inspiring and meaningful visit with Friends Women's Association (FWA) in Burundi.
Before her departure, Linda shared heartfelt goodbyes with the FWA staff, the children, and members of our Self-Help Groups whose lives she touched throughout her stay. Later today, she was accompanied to Melchior Ndadaye International Airport by FWA's Legal Representative, National Coordinator, and our Midwife and Communications Officer, where we shared our final moments together before wishing her a safe journey home.
Although her visit has come to an end, the impact she leaves behind will remain in our hearts. Her compassion, kindness, humility, joyful smile, warm hugs, generous spirit, thoughtful gifts, and words of encouragement have brought hope and inspiration to so many people.
Linda, thank you for walking alongside us, listening to our stories, celebrating our achievements, and encouraging us to dream bigger for the women, children, youth, and communities we serve. We deeply appreciate every piece of guidance, every idea, and every moment you shared with us. We are committed to putting your encouragement into practice as we continue our mission.
May God continue to bless you abundantly, grant you good health, renewed strength, and many more years of service to humanity. May He continue to inspire your heart and multiply the kindness you have shared with others.
Our sincere gratitude also goes to Friends Peace Teams, the Madison Monthly Meeting, and everyone whose generosity, prayers, and support made this journey possible. Your partnership continues to strengthen our work and bring hope to communities across Burundi.

This is not goodbye—it is "see you again." 💙

Safe travels, Linda. You will always have a home at Friends Women's Association and in Burundi.

Thanks to Innovations in Peacemaking Bdi for making our programs possible by training our Own Victor and Lwiza from T...
15/07/2026

Thanks to Innovations in Peacemaking Bdi for making our programs possible by training our Own Victor and Lwiza from Tanzania ,and Ninette Nini Niyonyishu from Friends Women's Association for our Trauma Healing Workshops

🎉 Happy Birthday, HORANIMANA Grace! 🎉 Today, the entire Friends Women's Association (FWA) family proudly celebrates ...
14/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, HORANIMANA Grace! 🎉

Today, the entire Friends Women's Association (FWA) family proudly celebrates , our dedicated Head of Self-Help Groups, Women’s Economic Empowerment, and GBV Focal Point.
Since joining FWA in 2010, Grace has been a driving force behind our mission to empower women, prevent gender-based violence, and strengthen communities across Burundi. As a skilled Trauma Healing Workshop Facilitator, street business teacher, social worker, a caring mother, a gifted singer and songwriter, and an inspiring leader, she has touched countless lives with her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment.
Through her leadership, she has empowered hundreds of women and girls through Self-Help Groups, supported survivors of gender-based violence, trained women in street business and entrepreneurship, strengthened families through psychosocial support, and helped build resilient communities. Her dedication has greatly contributed to advancing FWA's vision of peaceful, healthy, and economically empowered communities.
Dear Grace, thank you for your 16 years of faithful service to FWA, your passion, humility, and tireless commitment to improving the lives of women, children, and families. Your leadership, kindness, and dedication continue to inspire us every day and help FWA achieve its mission and vision.
On this special day, all FWA staff join together to wish you a very Happy Birthday! 🎂💐
May God continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, strength, joy, and peace. May He reward your faithful service, grant you many more years of impact, and pour abundant blessings upon you and your entire family.

Happy Birthday, Grace! May your light continue to shine and transform lives. 🎉❤️

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10/07/2026

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