Friends Women's Association, FWA, is a grass-roots organization in Burundi, addresses the needs of women in conflict, poverty, HIV/AIDS, and sexual violence. The FWA health care clinic focuses on treating both physical and psycho-social needs. FWA provides a comprehensive health care to women and their families, to promote women's leadership and autonomy and to strengthen peace and solidarity in Kamenge, a slum in Bujumbura and in other communities of Burundi.
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By Parfaite Ntahuba | Project Leader
“I was legally married to my husband here in Maramvya. We lived as a normal couple without major conflicts, and together we had four children. For a long time, our life seemed stable. After some... Read the full report ›By Parfaite Ntahuba | Project Leader
“I grew up in a house that never felt like a home. Every day was filled with shouting, anger, and fear. My parents fought constantly. My father had other women, and my mother had other men. As a... Read the full report ›By Parfaite Ntahuba | Project Leader
Today, my heart is full. I welcomed my beautiful baby into the world at the Friends Women’s Association (FWA), and I cannot express how thankful I am. From the moment I arrived late on the last... Read the full report ›
