In a world characterized by an unprecedented level of economic development, technological means and financial resources, it is morally scandalous that millions of people live in extreme poverty. To promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and society in general, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17.

Burundi is the poorest country in the world, with 87% of the population living on less than US$1.90 a day, according to the World Bank, and the second-lowest GDP in the world, according to the WFP.

Recently, HOPE’87 Burundi completed the project “The traditional ‘Umuhivu’ tree in the fight against poverty and climate change”, funded by the Deutsche-Postcode lottery and the YOU – Bildung für Kinder in Not foundation.

The multiplication of the “Umuhivu” tree has gradually changed the socio-economic situation of 900 direct beneficiaries and over 5,000 indirect beneficiaries, and the use of traditional tree by-products has made it possible to combat climate change and poverty.

In Burundi, HOPE’87 is also currently implementing a project to support the resilience of extremely poor women in the commune of Buganda, in the province of Cibitoke. To this end, Savings and Credit Communities (SILC) have been set up, a kind of community-based savings group that helps strengthen the livelihoods of project beneficiaries by making them economically stronger.

Take a look at the photos!