Burundi

Participating organisations: 3hi Africa, Fal Groupe Total number of participating organisations: 2 Number of children and young people reached directly: 400 Number of adults reached directly: 50 Number of people reached indirectly: 500

During Global Money Week 2022, 3hi Africa in partnership with Fal Groupe and Aheza Iwacu reached more than 500 youth and adults through many digital as well as in-person activities. These included:

• Survey for youth who have already developed a savings culture in Burundi (300 respondents); • Presentation of tools for youth financial inclusion (about 100 participants); • Live discussion on savings (over 100 people reached); • Awareness raising on Buja FM radio (over 200 people listening to this radio); • Training/awareness raising workshop (over 100 young people);

Different online and offline financial literacy awareness sessions were offered for youth and for adults on the following topics: “Keep a budget book to monitor spending regularly”, “Establish a budget calendar”, “Digital applications and books to develop financial literacy skills”, “Working and investing smart” and “Constantly educate themselves on financial management.”

High-level discussions, seminars, and other educational sessions were hosted during the GMW in Burundi. At the end of the week, more than 500 young people who took part in the different activities understood that money does not only depend on a regular salary and that no matter how much money passes through their hands, it can be managed independently and responsibly.

Some youths were interviewed for feedback. They were glad to have had mentors during GMW who helped them learn about how to manage money better, how to change mindset and behaviour toward money when facing spending urges.