The AMAHORO! State partnership between Baden-Württemberg and Burundi

Lived partnerships between Baden-Württemberg and Burundi

For more than 40 years, partnerships between people from Burundi and Baden-Württemberg have built a bridge across borders and distances. The relationship between the two regions cannot be reduced to a date or an event. It is characterized by political visits and return visits, by civil society cooperation and personal relationships. A parliamentary partnership developed in the 1980s. Today, numerous organizations from Baden-Württemberg and Burundian civil society, religious institutions, municipalities and ministries are shaping the AMAHORO! state partnership. Since its establishment, the Baden-Württemberg Development Cooperation Foundation (SEZ) has coordinated the partnership work, promoted exchange and strengthened relationships through various meeting formats and networking.

The partnership aims to help build bridges between our cultures and societies in order to promote understanding, tolerance and mutual respect.
You see a man speaking at a lectern.
Astère Hatungimana
Chairman of BDD eV

The partnership work of the SEZ

In 2009, a coordination office was set up in the SEZ to coordinate the partnership between the two regions. Since 2023, the work has been supported by the SEZ liaison office in Bujumbura.
The SEZ is a contact point for advice and networking between Baden-Württemberg and Burundi. We offer:

  • Space for encounters at events such as the BW-Burundi meeting, cabarets, traveling exhibition AMAHORO, and much more
  • Funding of projects in and to Burundi through the funding line works! Burundi
  • Impulses for power and discrimination-sensitive partnerships and public relations

Events

10 Apr
AMAHORO! STATE PARTNERSHIPGLOBAL LEARNING & ESD

Coffee from Burundi – Barista from Karlsruhe

19:00 - 21:00
  • Fichte-Gymnasium Karlsruhe, Sophienstraße 12-16, 76133 Karlsruhe
16 Apr
AMAHORO! STATE PARTNERSHIPPEACE

Political and Conflict Dynamics in the Great Lakes Region in Africa: Where are we now?

17:00 - 21:09
  • Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
24 Apr
AMAHORO! STATE PARTNERSHIPFAIR TRADESUSTAINABLE ECONOMY & CONSUMPTION

Fair tasting with Burundi coffee: Professional barista shows how cappuccino & Co. taste heavenly

15:00 - 15:30
  • Fair trade fair
25 Apr
AMAHORO! STATE PARTNERSHIPFAIR TRADESUSTAINABLE ECONOMY & CONSUMPTION

Fair tasting with Burundi coffee: Professional barista shows how cappuccino & Co. taste heavenly

10:30 - 11:00
  • Fair trade fair
25 Apr
AMAHORO! STATE PARTNERSHIP

BW-Burundi meeting “Peace and reconciliation work in the midst of conflict?”

14:00 - 16:30
  • Fair trade fair

News

In conversation with Prof. Dr. Aloys Misago

Our long-term partner Prof. Dr. Aloys Misago from Burundi visited Baden-Württemberg and the SEZ in November. In the interview, you can get to know him and his important work at the German Center.
You can see a pin on a suit with the German and Burundian flags.

Two celebrations for the 40th birthday – anniversary of the AMAHORO! state partnership

On the occasion of the partnership anniversary, the SEZ invited people to two celebrations on November 13, 2024: in Stuttgart and Bujumbura.
You can see a man in a colorful shirt sitting on the chair and looking into the camera.

In conversation with Prof. Émile Mworoha

In the interview, Prof. Émile Mworoha, founding father of the AMAHORO! partnership, tells us more about the history of the partnership.
In the picture you can see the inscription: Virtual Exchange Series. Connecting Futures. Global Youth Partnerships for chance.

Kick-off for virtual exchange series of young people on future issues

A milestone in partnership work: The start of the virtual exchange series for young people took place on July 2, 2024.
You can see many buckets with food and hygiene products

Floods in Burundi

“In Gatumba and neighboring regions alone, over 100.000 people have lost their homes and livelihoods due to the floods.”
You can see a group of people standing in front of Lake Constance.

Burundian delegation visits Baden-Württemberg

In April, Stuttgart became the venue for a special encounter: the visit of the Burundian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Ambassador Albert Shingiro, marked the start of the AMAHORO anniversary! State partnership.
The partnership aims to help build bridges between our cultures and societies in order to promote understanding, tolerance and mutual respect.
Astère Hatungimana
Astère HatungimanaChairman of BDD eV
I really appreciate the AMAHORO! partnership because gender equality is largely taken into account. I hope for a better and shared future for Burundi and Baden-Württemberg.
Christelle Buzubona
Christelle BuzubonaFounder Associatin d'Aide aux Femmes et Autre Vulnerables (AFEVBU)
The Evangelical Academy Bad Boll and the Academy of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart are looking forward to being part of the partnership and also to being a place for encounters, reflection and networking.
Dr. Heike Wagner
Dr. Heike Wagnerhead of the Weingarten site
We want to shape this partnership as equals and with equal rights. And that starts with us planning the projects together and not just being done by Baden-Württemberg.
Prof. Dr. Aloys MisagoChairman of the German Center and coordinator of the peace project in Burundi
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