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People of Burundi benefit from improved environmental and natural resource management practices and systems for preparing for and responding to natural and man-made shocks.

In 2024, UN Women Burundi contributed to saving lives and restoring survival through assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and urban refugees in Bujumbura and Rumonge. Key results include: 1,497 female IDPs and 224 girls (totaling 9,598 beneficiaries) received survival kits, improving their well-being and living conditions. 1,112 patients (565 women, 239 men, and 308 children under 5) received free medical consultations and medications. 4,000 individuals (2,500 women and 1,500 men) were educated on disease prevention and sexual health. 3,500 individuals (2,451 women and 1,099 men) received psychosocial support. 133 urban refugees (95 women, 38 men) benefited from income-generating activities. 97 humanitarian actors were capacitated to integrate gender-based interventions in all phases of the Humanitarian Programming Cycle.

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UN-Women is an accountable and trustworthy development organization that manages its financial and other resources with integrity and in line with its programmatic ambitions and fiduciary obligations.

UN Women Burundi CO continues to demonstrate its accountability and trustworthiness by effectively managing its financial and operational resources with integrity. In 2024, CO maintained a strong implementation rate, ensuring that projects were executed on schedule and within budget, aligning with its programmatic ambitions. UN-Women Burundi CO is committed to full compliance with donor reporting requirements, and this year, all donor reports were timely.This consistent compliance has strengthened relationships with donors, reinforcing trust in UN-Women’s ability to manage funds efficiently and effectively. Positive feedback from donors highlighted the organization's results achieved through its programs.

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UN-Women effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate

In 2024, UN Women Burundi’s communication efforts played a pivotal role in documenting the organization's achievements in the humanitarian sector, leveraging its strategic partnerships with key national stakeholders and donors, including the UN Women’s Emergency Funding Mechanism in Geneva. These efforts not only highlighted UN Women's impactful interventions but also significantly enhanced its visibility in the humanitarian space. As a result of these actions, UN Women Burundi successfully positioned itself to be eligible for the SERF Fund , in collaboration with OCHA and the Government of Burundi. Furthermore, the organization secured an additional 500,000 USD from the CERF Under-Funded Emergency Window for the period of January to December 2025 , supporting its ongoing humanitarian programming. This strategic positioning demonstrates UN Women’s growing role in humanitarian action, ensuring continued funding and support for its gender-responsive interventions in crisis-affected communities.

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UN-Women strategically plans for and transforms its business model to deliver impact at scale, through agile and ethical leadership rooted in a continuous improvement culture

All the indicators related to this Output have been fully achieved. A key indicator is the percentage of UN-Women offices achieving DPC and Cost Recovery targets . This year, UNW Burundi CO met its targets, demonstrating the organization’s efficient resource management and ability to meet financial objectives while delivering on programmatic goals. Additionally, UN-Women has fostered innovation and cross-regional collaboration through numerous cross-regional knowledge exchange initiatives . These initiatives have promoted the sharing of promising practices and approaches to gender equality.

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With its unique and inclusive culture, UN-Women is an employer of choice with a diverse and highly performing cadre of personnel that embodies UN values

In 2024, UN-Women has made significant strides in fostering a culture of growth and excellence. The completion of Performance Management and Development (PMD) reviews and mandatory trainings demonstrates staff commitment to both individual development and organizational goals; efforts are underway to improve completion rates across all staff.Additionally, focus on maintaining high standards of conduct, as seen through certification on prohibited conduct and sexual exploitation and abuse, underscores commitment to a safe and ethical workplace.