02-07-2014 ■ Stuttering can be an embarrassing and difficult impediment to overcome. Since long ago, many famous people including philosophers and scholars have struggled against stuttering, but not completely. Today, Burundian stutterers have created a framework to help each other.-By Diane Uwimana The causes of stuttering are due to different things. (...)

02-04-2014 ■ 71 inquiry agents will conduct the survey called stigma Index and 1272 people living with HIV will be inquired in the whole country-by Diane Uwimana The survey will be conducted by and for people living with VIH from different associations such as RPB+, Capes+, Burundi Network of Women living (...)

02-04-2014 ■ Down’s syndrome is not a disease but rather a congenital malformation due to the presence of an extra chromosome. It causes various physical symptoms and mental disabilities in most cases. However, with proper care and enough knowledge, the child can show tremendous improvement and even aspire to a professional (...)

01-29-2014 ■ Sabe is a place located near “BNUB” Headquarters, on the road leading to Gatumba. During the rainy season, water makes its way inside houses, and renders roads impracticable. The population of Sabe is crying out for help without further ado.-By Joanna Nganda Upon arrival, the situation is quite clear: (...)

01-27-2014 ■ Solidarity and Development (SODEVE), is an active association based in Burundi since 15 years now. SODEVE is engaged in the creation of a snake house and a laboratory to make anti-venom serums that will be distributed to treat venomous snakes’ bites.-Joanna Nganda “What would you do if you were (...)

01-27-2014 ■ In Burundi, renal insufficiency kills many people. So, people would like to know what it is, its causes and how to prevent it. IWACU has met a nephrologist for more details.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “My dad died in 2011. He was suffering from malaria. But later on, he fell (...)

01-22-2014 ■ Some people from Bujumbura City Council avoid getting supplies from Bujumbura City Market (BCM) commonly called Sion Market, because of mud and stagnant rainy water.- By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse   When it has rained it is practically impossible to penetrate into BCM. Iwacu has visited the place and met traders (...)

01-21-2014 ■ In Burundian society, it was uncommon to witness and hear men crying out that they are threatened and mistreated by their wives. Today, Burundians are changing their mind and dare denounce it loudly.-By Diane Uwimana The recent case comes from Murango II at Kamenge Commune in Bujumbura City Council. (...)

01-20-2014 ■ This Tuesday 15th January 2014, the Ministry in Charge of Environment has declared that the illegal exploitation and exportation of the plant scientifically known Osyris Lanceolata and commonly named Sandalwood will be strictly punished according to the law.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Since August December 2013, the illegal exploitation of (...)

01-17-2014 ■ Just at Mugere River, there is a small slaughterhouse. All waste composed of blood and excrement from goats and cows slaughtered are directed into Mugera River which flows into Lake Tanganyika. Consequently, the Lake is polluted and biodiversity is threatened.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse When arrived at Mugere River Bridge (...)