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03 - 05 FEBRUARY: VISITING BURUNDI
The delegation around Her Royal Highness was there joined by the staff of AMADE Burundi and its President, Mrs. Spes Nihangaza.
In Bujumbura and Bururi, the President of AMADE Mondiale encountered
the children of Burundi, hardly marked by civil war, genocide and
exoduses that shaked the history of the country.
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03/02 - The delegation started by a visit of
the head office of AMADE Burundi, as well as the Transit centre for
orphans and parentless children; this centre has been built ten years
ago, with the financial support of AMADE Mondiale.
Then, The Princess of Hanover went on the building site of the Reference Centre for the psychosocial rehabilitation of traumatized children. With a financial help of 130.000 Euros from AMADE Mondiale,
the center, currently under construction, will ensure a medical and psychosocial follow-up for many children affected by war.
In the presence of the Burundian Minister to the Presidency in charge
of the fight against AIDS, Her Royal Highness laid the foundation stone
of the futur centre.
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Our President took the time to share a privileged moment with some of
the children helped by AMADE Burundi: AIDS orphans, children separated
from their parents running away from war and massacres, they could tell
the Princess of Hanover about what makes their lifes, their sorrow and
their hopes.
Her Royal Highness also had the opportunity to visit a support group
that cares for orphans in Kanyosha - a disadvantaged district of
Bujumbura - and the humanitarian canteen for orphans.
The day ended with a visit to the Prince Regent Charles Hospital,
especially its paediatric, maternity and internal medicine services.
Her Royal Highness discussed with the Director of the Hospital about
the difficulties experienced by the poor population in accessing
medical care.
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04/02 - The next day was dedicated to a trip
to Bururi - 100 Km from Bujumbura - where Her Royal Highness has been
welcomed by Mrs. the Governor of the Province.
The Princess of Hanover visited the medico-social Centre of AMADE
Burundi, whose construction was entirely financed by AMADE Mondiale,
for the benefice of children suffering from AIDS, or AIDS orphans. She
also went to the Training Centre for Culinary Art, which brings the
necessary formation to young Burundians wishing to become professional
chefs.
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05/02 - The stay in Burundi ended with the
visit of the Akamuri Centre, which purpose is to take care of mentally
disabled children referred by AMADE Burundi; these children benefit
from regular supervision and assitance from psychologists and social
workers of AMADE Burundi.
At the end of the day, the delegation left Burundi for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Photos © Marie-Laure de Decker
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