Integrated Health & Entrepreneurship
In Burundi, we bridge the gap between community well-being and economic opportunity. Our holistic model combines affordable healthcare access with inclusive business acceleration to build lasting resilience in Bujumbura and Bururi regions.
Livelihoods
To empower entrepreneurs in navigating the complex business environment and enhance income generating capacity, Rhiza in partnership with Semerera has set up a Livelihood Hub in Bujumbura that supports 30+ growth stage entrepreneurs to accelerate through a tailored master classes,coaching,peer support and investment model focusing on:
- Business Strategy,Formulation and Digital transformation
- Product development and Accreditation
- Market access
- Financial Management &Accounting
- Investment readiness and Access to Finance
- Peer networking and linkages
With Business Coaches selected and trained in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Burundi through its Youth Entrepreneurship Transversal Chamber (CTJEBU),the goal is to empower participating enterprises to grow their income, leading to improved life opportunities for 300+ individuals.
Health
Access to quality primary healthcare should not depend on where someone lives.
For more than 25 years, CDS Buta Clinic, located in the remote Bururi Province of Burundi, has served a catchment population of over 40,000 people despite significant resource constraints, including the absence of an on-site medical doctor.
For many expectant mothers, accessing ultrasound services meant travelling approximately 14 kilometres to the nearest referral hospital, creating delays in receiving timely maternal healthcare.
Through our partnership with CDS Buta and local stakeholders, Rhiza has supported the clinic to strengthen its capacity by:
- Recruiting a full-time medical doctor.
- Introducing ultrasound and haematology diagnostic services.
- Strengthening the pharmacy through improved stocking of essential medicines.
Today, the clinic is not only providing more comprehensive primary healthcare services to its own community, but its pharmacy is also supporting referrals from 8–10 surrounding health facilities, serving communities located up to 40 kilometres away.
If you asked me what sustainable healthcare looked like, then I will confidently refer you to CDS Buta clinic, we’re not replacing local systems, but working alongside communities and healthcare providers to expand access to quality care where it is needed most.
We are proud to be part of this journey with CDS Buta, our local partners, and the dedicated healthcare workers who continue to transform lives every day.
