Terre des Hommes (Tdh) Switzerland started its operations in Burundi in 1986 and is committed to advancing children’s rights, focusing on maternal and child health and juvenile justice. In response to the inadequate conditions facing children living with their mothers in Burundi prisons, Tdh has established five nurseries across the 11 prisons nationwide. Their Early Childhood Development model within these nurseries prioritizes culturally and age-appropriate activities for children and psychosocial support for mothers. Additionally, Tdh engages with outside family members and the community to facilitate the successful reintegration of children as they transition from the nursery. Furthermore, Tdh collaborates with legal professionals to improve access to justice and advocate for alternative measures to incarceration.
