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Love
True love heals the wounds that time alone cannot erase.
How we live it
We accompany every woman and every child with kindness, without judgement, over the long term.
About
A Burundian movement for the autonomy of women and children.
In 1993, Burundi was struck by a devastating war. In 2016, in Busoro, Aline Ndayishimiye decided to act. Femme d'Impact+ was born in the baraza of her home, around 12 women. Today, more than 600.
Vision
A world where every woman becomes a key actor in her community's recovery.
Our intervention model: build women's socio-economic capacities so they become key agents of community recovery.
Mission
Advance women's financial inclusion through structured capacity-building programs and initiatives that support their children's schooling.
Our objectives
Femme d'Impact+ aims to strengthen the socio-economic power of women and children by advancing their financial inclusion, their autonomy, and by fostering lasting shifts in community mindsets.
Our values
Three principles that guide every decision.
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Seven areas of action
The seven areas we focus on.
Here is where we focus — pick an area to see what we put in place, then open the program to see the projects it powers.
Breaking the school-dropout cycle
Education
In Busoro we fight hunger-driven school dropout — already down 40% thanks to our school canteens and awareness work — and protect children exposed to violence through a safe educational centre.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Access to healthcare for all
Health
We distribute health insurance cards and, together with Initiatives for Medical Intervention Fellowship, offer bi-monthly consultations and medication.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Rebuilding lives
Psychological support
A structured psychosocial intervention program: individual follow-up, social mediation and capacity building for vulnerable women and children.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Becoming an actor in one's own economy
Entrepreneurship
We structure empowerment through sector development: sewing, farming, livestock, small trade — building lasting financial independence.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Financial inclusion as a lever
Economic empowerment
Integrated support combining income-generating activities with strengthened financial-management skills.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Three pillars for widows
Social development
Safe housing, food-security support (agricultural and nutritional) and financial inclusion for widowed women.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Unconditional dignity
Inner exploration
A human approach centred on dignity, personal balance and active solidarity, where every beneficiary finds a tangible space to flourish.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
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Breaking the school-dropout cycle
Education
In Busoro we fight hunger-driven school dropout — already down 40% thanks to our school canteens and awareness work — and protect children exposed to violence through a safe educational centre.
What we put in place
- Individual coaching with regular field follow-up.
- Strong local and community partnerships.
- Continuous impact measurement, transparent results.
Intervention areas
Five provinces of Burundi.
Our field presence extends from Bujumbura Mairie to Rumonge, through Bujumbura Rural, Bubanza and Mwaro. Hover the map to explore each province.
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History
From 1993 to today.
1974
Birth in Bwiza
Aline Ndayishimiye is born into a modest family. Orphaned, she is raised by her grandparents in an overcrowded home.
1993
Burundi struck by war
A devastating war leaves behind extreme poverty and a deeply weakened society.
2000s
Education & banking career
Aline earns a Bachelor's in Arts and Sciences specialising in counselling and community development. She builds a 21-year banking career.
2016
Birth of Femme d'Impact+
Settled in Busoro, Aline gathers 12 women in the baraza of her home. The association is born, carrying the mission of restoring dignity and autonomy.
2025
Busoro school canteen
On 14 February, the school canteen opens in partnership with Busoro primary school. 100 children receive a hot meal every day.
Today
A lever of transformation
The association supports over 600 financially independent women and 200 children receiving daily meals.
Join the movement
Support our mission in Burundi.
Every contribution strengthens programs that transform lives for the long term.