Burundi - PIPES International

In Burundi, PIPES Ministry partners with BCOM Ministry to extend its mission to diverse communities, churches, and vulnerable populations. We address the plight of indigenous and vulnerable people to assist them in moving from a place of dependence to socioeconomic security and dignity.

One successful initiative is the soap-making project, which supports many families and stabilizes them economically. It is inspiring to see families become economically independent instead of depending on handouts. Today, hundreds of families make soap in their homes to use and sell surplus in neighboring villages and towns to get some income for food and medical needs. We plan to scale this initiative to other nations.

Jiggers, known as Tunga penetrans or chigoe fleas, are parasitic in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. It is a menace that affects many children and adults who live in impoverished areas in Africa. The infestation is localized in the feet and hands, causing severe difficulty walking and reducing the infected person's ability to work normally