Reference :
V-P-BI-E-00165
Date :
03/03/2026
Caption :
Eastern Burundi, Buhumuza province, Busuma, a refugee camp hosting people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. A Burundi Red Cross volunteer works in the ICRC's family reunification service at a connectivity center, assisting Congolese refugees.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
This vital program helps displaced individuals reconnect with loved ones who were lost during conflicts or forced displacements. Through free phone calls, Red Cross messages, and other services, the connectivity center supports families in reestablishing contact and maintaining connections, even in challenging circumstances.
Since early 2025, clashes have intensified in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displacing hundreds of thousands of people across the region. Tens of thousands have fled to Burundi, where more than 80,000 Congolese refugees are seeking safety in overcrowded camps such as Busuma, Musenyi and Cishemere. This sudden influx has placed significant pressure on Burundi’s limited resources. The ICRC is working in collaboration with the Burundi Red Cross to provide essential humanitarian services, such as water trucking and disinfection operations. Together, they are also striving to reunite families separated by the conflict by helping them restore contact with their loved ones.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
8448x6336
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
