disaster
Concern in Burundi supporting refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo
By Concern Worldwide at ReliefWeb
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Some 60 per cent of the camp’s occupants are children. The camp is overcrowded with an insufficient water supply, inadequate sanitation infrastructure like toilets and showers, and has overstretched health and nutrition services. These condition
Key takeaway Some 60 per cent of the camp’s occupants are children.
Why this matters
The situation in Burundi's Busuma camp highlights the far-reaching consequences of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with thousands of refugees, mostly children, facing heightened risks of disease and malnutrition. The camp's overcrowding and insufficient basic services, such as water and sanitation, exacerbate these risks, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant and breastfeeding women. Concern Worldwide's expansion of activities in the camp, including nutrition support and sanitation infrastructure, aims to mitigate these risks. However, the looming international funding cuts threaten to worsen the situation, making it crucial for humanitarian organizations to prioritize support for refugees. The fact that some refugees are returning to eastern DRC despite the ongoing conflict and Ebola outbreak underscores the desperation driven by poor conditions in the camp, emphasizing the need for sustained support to address the root causes of displacement and provide adequate care for those affected.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Some 60 per cent of the camp’s occupants are children. The camp is overcrowded with an insufficient water supply, inadequate sanitation infrastructure like toilets and showers, and has overstretched health and nutrition services. These condition
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