Local Partner Director: Patrice Faye

Area Served: commune Bugarama, Province Muramvya, Burundi

Program Goal: To offer the marginalized Batwa people the opportunity for education, vocational training, social reintegration and to develop the beekeeping industry in Burundi

Program Service Provided: Agriculture, beekeeping, conservation of local biodiversity, education and vocational training

Number of Program Beneficiaries: Over 400 Batwa families as well as surrounding communities

Program Summary: The Herpetological and Environmental Association of Burundi (AHEB) was founded in 2001 in Burundi by Mr. Patrice Faye to provide economic opportunities for the Batwa people through primary education, including a nursery class, vocational training in the areas of agriculture and artisan trades (beekeeping, pottery and woodwork) and conservation of local biodiversity and traditional cultures. AHEB also assists in the protection of local biodiversity and in the rehabilitation of Burundian National Parks.

Current Need: A school for the Batwa village of Kajaga