A woman in a patterned dress speaks into a microphone at a panel table beside another speaker.

Women supported by Ingiro speak at a Bujumbura panel

Women supported by Ingiro shared their experiences at an INGO panel on women and sustainable development.

October 2025

At an INGO-organized panel, women supported by Ingiro shared their experiences. Our Director General outlined the Centre’s work and its Umukenyezi Iwacu radio programme.

Renilde Ndorukwigira of Runtown Ladies said that women can advance by connecting with one another. She also said financial independence can strengthen a household.

Several panel participants sit on a low stage in front of display boards.
The panel highlighted solidarity, financial independence and women's role in community development.

Our Director General, Yvette Ihorimbere, described the Centre’s work with women’s groups, including training in management, financial education and health, support for children’s education, and exchanges among women. She also spoke about the role of media in bringing women’s voices forward.

A woman in a patterned dress stands holding a microphone in front of seated attendees.
Participants discussed how community programmes can respond to women's needs.

Our Umukenyezi Iwacu programme airs on eight community radio stations six days a week. Women reporters trained in the field share women’s lives, initiatives, challenges and experiences. Oda, Prisca and Clarisse also spoke about efforts to make their activities legal and sustainable.

Photo: Women supported by Ingiro speak at a Bujumbura panel
Photo: Women supported by Ingiro speak at a Bujumbura panel

Part of Community Development: how we work with women’s groups in Burundi.

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