Oasis of Peace: Giving Burundian refugees new lease of life

In 1993, at a time when the number of orphans was steadily increasing in Burundi due to the civil war, the then 24 year old Marguerite Barankitse started an NGO Maison Shalom, which means 'house of peace', and REMA Hospital that has been providing love and stability to children whose lives have been affected by Burundi’s pervasive conflict.
Students of the graphic arts going through practical lessons. / Courtesy
Students of the graphic arts going through practical lessons. / Courtesy
Sharon Kantengwa