LRC activities in Refugees Camps Busuma and Musenyi in Burundi

Legal Refugee Center – Emergency Response in Congolese Refugee Camps in Burundi

The Legal Refugee Center (LRC) is currently operating inside Congolese refugee camps in Busuma and Musenyi in Burundi, delivering critical protection and psychosocial services to displaced populations. Ready full report  here Their Future, Their Voice  

Our interventions are active in:

• Busuma Camp (Ruyigi)

• Musenyi Camp  (Rutana)

• Makombe Transit Site (Rumonge)

We are committed to protecting the dignity, safety, and mental well-being of vulnerable refugees through the following emergency programs:

1. Emergency Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services

The Legal Refugee Center provides immediate psychological and emotional support to refugees affected by trauma, displacement, and violence.

Our interventions include:

• Individual and group counseling for trauma-affected refugees

• Psychological First Aid (PFA) and community-based mental health support

• Establishment of safe listening spaces for highly vulnerable individuals

• Structured support sessions to strengthen coping mechanisms and resilience

2. Emergency Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response

We work to prevent and respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through survivor-centered and community-driven approaches.

Our activities include:

• Community awareness campaigns on GBV risks and available response mechanisms

• Safe identification and confidential referral of survivors through established protection pathways

• Engagement of women, youth representatives, and community leaders to strengthen local protection networks

• Promotion of safe reporting mechanisms and survivor dignity

3. Emergency Child Protection and Adolescent Support

Children and adolescents face heightened risks during displacement. LRC prioritizes their safety, protection, and development.

Our child protection interventions include:

• Creation of safe spaces for at-risk children and adolescent girls

• Life skills training and resilience-building sessions for displaced adolescents

• Psychosocial support activities tailored to children

• Distribution of dignity kits and hygiene supplies to vulnerable girls and women

Through these integrated emergency services, the Legal Refugee Center continues to restore hope, strengthen resilience, and promote protection for Congolese refugees in Burundi.