Anglican Aid is partnering with the Diocese of Gitega, to address rising food insecurity in Burundi. 

Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world, and a large portion of the population are living in extreme poverty. Half of the children less than five years of age suffer malnutrition, which has major impacts on physical and intellectual development. One third of the deaths of children under five are attributed to malnutrition.

There are many factors that contribute to the rising food insecurity in Gitega. Current farming practices are not effective, which when combined with land scarcity, infertile soil and poor water management, lead to insufficient harvests.  Many of these factors are only being worsened by the growing impact of climate change in the area.