SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - Returning Home

Venice, a refugee from Burundi, fled a civil war as a child and was separated from her parents. After years in refugee camps in Congo and Tanzania, she discovered her parents were alive. With improved safety in Burundi, Venice returns to reunite with her family, facing challenges of reintegration and rebuilding her life.

What event triggered Venice's separation from her parents?

• A natural disaster

• A civil war

• An economic crisis

• A family dispute

Where did Venice first flee to after leaving Burundi?

• Rwanda

• Tanzania

• Congo

• Kenya

What was a major challenge for refugees in Tanzanian camps?

• Lack of firewood

• Lack of water

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of education

How did Venice learn that her parents were still alive?

• Through a phone call

• Through a letter

• Through a radio broadcast

• Through a newspaper article

What was the main reason Venice decided to return to Burundi?

• Her foster parents encouraged her

• The war had ended

• She discovered her parents were alive

• She missed her friends

What is a significant challenge for returning refugees in Burundi?

• Finding employment

• Adapting to a new climate

• Reintegrating into society

• Learning a new language

What did Venice receive upon her return to Burundi?

• A Burundian identity card

• A scholarship

• A new house

• A job offer

What role does the UN HCR play in the repatriation process?

• Providing military support

• Ensuring safety and legal rights

• Offering financial loans

• Building new homes

What emotion did Venice feel upon reuniting with her family?

• Fear

• Happiness

• Confusion

• Indifference

What is a long-term goal for the refugees returning to Burundi?

• To find new countries to live in

• To establish a new government

• To achieve economic stability

• To build new refugee camps