23/12/2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share a story of hope from the field in Burundi.
In the communities of Cankuzo and Ruyigi, families are working together to rebuild their livelihoods, step by step.
After months of preparation, five agro-pastoral cooperatives reached an important milestone: 77 goats were distributed to 237 cooperative members, including women and men, returnees, internally displaced people and host community members, together with veterinary kits to support animal health and sustainability.
Behind these numbers are people.
Joselyne, a 32-year-old mother of three, prepared carefully before receiving her goat.
"With the organic fertilizer from the goat, my maize fields will finally produce more," she says.
Through a community solidarity mechanism, the first kid will be passed on to another cooperative member, helping the benefits grow over time.
Françoise, 31, joined her cooperative to learn new farming techniques.
"The training we received helped me prepare properly. This goat will allow me to fertilize my fields and improve production," she explains.
"My hope is that all my children will be able to study and build a better future."
What makes this project special is its community-driven approach. Change starts from the priorities and decisions of the communities themselves, with solidarity and shared responsibility at its core.
As we close the year, these voices from the field remind us that lasting change grows from the ground up.
Thank you to everyone who supports this journey.
We wish you happy holidays and all the very best for 2026.
FLM Burundi Chiara Polti
