Buterere is a suburb on the edge of Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi. Most of the people are poor and the area suffers a lot from flooding when there are heavy rains. It is quite near to the airport.
Work:
volunteers will make bricks for families to help rebuild their homes after the flood. There will plenty of opportunity to interact with the local population.
ABSV is a fairly new organisation and Burundi is now enjoying peace after years of conflict. Taking part in a workcamp here is a way of supporting the development of volunteering in this beautiful little country.
Orientation:
THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION ON THE 1ST DAY SO VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ARRIVE 1 DAY BEFORE THE START OF THE CAMP
Accommodation:
at a local youth centre.
Food:
ABSV provides locally available food (there is quite a variety) and volunteers take turns to prepare this themselves. There is a chance for volunteers to showcase their own national dishes.
Travel:
volunteers will be met at Bujumbura airport provifded ABSV is informed of the flight details.
Bring a sleeping bag or roll mattress, mosquito net, plate, mug, spoon, fork.
« The organisation of the camp community was fantastic! The group was great and we bonded quickly, language was always going to be a tricky one, but everyone attempted English and Indonesian so it made the whole experience fun and educational. »
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