RET International, whose mission is to protect vulnerable young people through education, plays an important role in Burundi. Since its arrival in the country in 2008 RET has (after having long worked with young Burundians in refugee camps in Tanzania) put in place literacy programmes, language classes and remedial courses for returnees as well as supplied schooling infrastructure benefitting local populations.

In order to allow young people to play a positive role in these transitional times, RET has also put in place a responsible citizenship programme covering themes such as conflict resolution and mitigation in order to promote durable peace in the country.

RET is working to strengthen life skills, as well. This allows youth to be autonomous and become positive actors, leading their communities through this fragile situation and towards development.

RET’s projects adopt a participative and inclusive approach. Young people are themselves actors in the projects and partnerships with youth associations allow for durable results.