Finding Burundi

 In this episode, I cover the very first meeting of  Edmonton Burundi Diaspora. The meeting  titled "the role of the diaspora as partners in development" was a brainstorming session put together by Olivier Hagera, a Burundian community leader based in Edmonton. Following the meeting, I speak with a couple of participants to get a feel of how they think the meeting went. 

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In this episode, I continue my interview with Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this second part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her organization Choose Yourself and books she recommends for anyone interested in feminism.  Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out  @ChooseYourself2 &...

In this episode, I interview Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this first part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her Burundian upbringing and her journey towards radical feminism.  Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out  @ChooseYourself2  on twitter. 

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In this episode, I start with a rant on the things that have been on my mind in the last week or so. Then, I interview Olivier Hagera, former president of the Burundian Association of Edmonton. We talk about his experience as the leader of the association, what he learned from that experience, and the state of the community today. Production: Alain Ndayishimiye Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas Twitte...

In this episode, I speak with Annie Irankunda, co-founder and president of Reunion257, a US based organization whose mission is "to to bring the Burundian Diaspora Community together, to network, to promote Burundi's culture, and to discuss ways we can contribute to the development of Burundi and the communities we are currently in". We talk about Reunion257, her summer in Burundi, and how she got involved with the movie, Black Pan...

On this week’s episode , my friend Millie guest hosts and interviews me about my recent travels. We talk about surprises on my trip, my experience in Burundi and whether going to Burundi changed my view on the future of Burundi.I had been thinking about the best way to share my experience in Burundi, and I think bringing Millie in was the right way to go. Her questions were both difficult and curious, which helped me think deeper a...

On this week’s episode , my friend Millie guest hosts and interviews me about my recent travels. We talk about surprises on my trip, my experience in Burundi and whether going to Burundi changed my view on the future of Burundi.I had been thinking about the best way to share my experience in Burundi, and I think bringing Millie in was the right way to go. Her questions were both difficult and curious, which helped me think deeper a...