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 were the conditions like for refugees in the camps?

What role did the UN HCR play in assisting returning refugees like Venice?

What emotions did Venice experience upon reuniting with her family?

What hopes does Venice have for her future after returning to Burundi?