AIRD welcomes a new Chief Executive Officer
The AIRD family is pleased to announce Mr. Fikru Abebe Abebe as our new CEO. He takes over at the organisation following the untimely demise of our former CEO and
Burundian refugees in Uganda share their hopes as they prepare for the journey home
A mass repatriation exercise has been underway for Burundian refugees to their home nation from several neighbouring countries which started in 2020. Many of those who have been living as
Beneficiaries of a resilience project in Eastern Chad on its impact
Since 2003, conflicts in the sub-region (Darfur and the Central African Republic) have resulted in a large number of refugees fleeing into Chad. In the majority of cases, and particularly
AIRD teams in Tanzania and Burundi work together to ensure Burundian refugees a safe return home
Above: Burundian refugees board buses from Tanzania as they prepare to cross the border into Burundi The decision to return home is one of the bravest a refugee can make.
Restoring land while creating livelihoods – A double win for displaced and host communities in Wadi Fira, Chad
With more than two-thirds of its population living in rural areas, Chad ranks among the poorest countries in the world. Like other countries in similar circumstances globally, this means that
Massive internal displacement in the Central African Republic and the gap in basic needs
Violent conflict between government forces and rebel groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) continues to result in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians into neighbouring countries and
A new transit centre opens for Burundian returnees in Gihanga, Burundi
Above: Receiving returnees at the transit centre by AIRD Bujumbura staff To increase the capacity of teams on the ground to welcome and support Burundian returnees from the neighbouring countries
Marking World Refugee Day 2021 colourfully in Burkina Faso
Above: Showcasing beautiful art and craft items for sale at Goudebou camp World Refugee Day 2021 celebrations in Burkina Faso were held at Goudebou camp under the theme “Together we
The Nyabitare transit center in Burundi receives a visit from the US Ambassador and the UNHCR Representative
To encourage the return of Burundian refugees, the US Ambassador, Ms. Melanie Harris Higgins and the UNHCR Representative in Burundi, Mr. Abdul Karim Ghoul, participated in the arrival of a
World Refugee Day 2021 celebrations at Nyarugusu camp, Tanzania
Above: Ready, set, match! Opposing teams greet each other before their friendly game on WRD World Refugee Day (WRD) is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour