Historically the Tutsi minority have dominated the Hutu, who make up 80% of the population, resulting in severe ethnic tension and violence. In the last two decades large scale massacres have occurred. In 1993 the first-ever Hutu president was assassinated by the Tutsi army leading to a further cycle of violence and killings.

Wars have left 1.7 million without a home and many people rely on foreign help to provide their basic needs for survival.

Peace talks have attempted to get both sides to agree on how to share the power in ruling Burundi, but it remains to be seen whether this can really be achieved in the long-term.

Many children have been orphaned through war and there is little chance for them to receive any education. Pray that organisations can find the opportunity and resources to love and care for these broken kids.

The legacy of oppression and killing goes a long way back for the Hutu. Pray for reconciliation and peace between the Hutu and Tutsi.

Hutu and Tutsi church leaders have spoken out against the violence and hatred, but many have been killed and forced to leave the country. Pray that church leaders would continue to bring wisdom and forgiveness where so many are hurting.

Pray for Christians who are living in refugee camps in Tanzania and Congo, that they can share about Jesus with others and have hope for their future.

Many children have been orphaned through war and there is little chance for them to receive any education. Pray that organisations can find the opportunity and resources to love and care for these broken kids.