Food security is achieved when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to enough safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and preferences, enabling them to lead an active and healthy life.
To attain food security, three critical components must be in place: food availability, food access, and food utilization. This means that food must be available in sufficient quantities and on a consistent basis, accessible regularly at an affordable cost, and provide the nutritional value needed to support health and well-being.
In Burundi, food insecurity is a pressing issue. Currently, 1.8 million people in the country are considered food insecure. The persistent challenges that contribute to this crisis include ongoing conflicts, a rapidly growing population, and climatic shocks such as recurrent floods, hailstorms, droughts, and torrential rains.
To address these challenges and build resilience among vulnerable communities, Help Channel Burundi is focused on the following key interventions:
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Increasing agricultural production by promoting best agronomic practices such as soil conservation and providing access to improved inputs.
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Improving post-harvest food conservation through training on effective post-harvest handling techniques and the introduction of appropriate storage technologies.
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Enhancing food consumption by educating communities about the benefits of nutritious food and empowering them to make healthier dietary choices.
Our work specifically targets the most vulnerable households—those headed by women, single-parent families, or elderly individuals living alone, as well as agricultural households with limited or no land. These households are often at the greatest risk of food insecurity and are the primary focus of our efforts.