Reference :
V-P-BI-E-00270
Date :
06/03/2026
Caption :
Eastern Burundi, Cishemere Transit Camp. Noemie Niyongere, member of the ICRC personnel, works to reunite separated families through the ICRC’s family reunification service.
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 with the Burundi Red Cross Society to deliver humanitarian services, including water trucking and disinfection. Together, we are also helping families separated by the conflict to restore contact with their relatives.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
8448x6336
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
