history
History
Burundians organised their first free elections in 1993. The president who was democratically elected was killed by some people from the opposition within three months of his rule. Consequently a civil war broke out between some people from different tribes. In its past and recent history, Burundi experienced armed internal conflicts that had a tremendous impact on its society and economy. The crises of 1965, 1972, 1988, 1991 and 1993 culminated in the loss of approximately half a million people. Again, the recent civil war from 1993-2005 killed another 200.000-350.000 people and forced not less than 700.000 to flee to neighbouring countries.
These numbers can only give a superficial account of the social and psychological impact that the conflict had on the ordinary lives of Burundians. Although the large majority of the population were not actively involved in the fighting, they had and still have to carry the main burden of the conflict. Many lost relatives & properties, had to flee or experienced violence and rape. As a result of these terrifying experiences, many Burundians still suffer of serious traumas, which affect their daily lives and the people around them.
For detailed information on the civil war, you may visit these homepages: International Crisis Group, Human Rights Watch or Insight Conflict.
Burundians organised their first free elections in 1993. The president who was democratically elected was killed by some people from the opposition within three months of his rule. Consequently a civil war broke out between some people from different tribes. In its past and recent history, Burundi experienced armed internal conflicts that had a tremendous impact on its society and economy. The crises of 1965, 1972, 1988, 1991 and 1993 culminated in the loss of approximately half a million people. Again, the recent civil war from 1993-2005 killed another 200.000-350.000 people and forced not less than 700.000 to flee to neighbouring countries.
These numbers can only give a superficial account of the social and psychological impact that the conflict had on the ordinary lives of Burundians. Although the large majority of the population were not actively involved in the fighting, they had and still have to carry the main burden of the conflict. Many lost relatives & properties, had to flee or experienced violence and rape. As a result of these terrifying experiences, many Burundians still suffer of serious traumas, which affect their daily lives and the people around them.
For detailed information on the civil war, you may visit these homepages: International Crisis Group, Human Rights Watch or Insight Conflict.
The majority of those (widows, widowers, orphans, street children, homeless, and jobless) who survived the war are starving of hunger and threatened to death caused by epidemic and pandemic diseases. Burundi is known to be one of the poorest country in the world. The vision to start CCW came on right time, surrounded by such chaotic circumstances!
Foundation of CCW
It was until April 2009 that it was officially founded to uplift people with critical situation. Cup of Cool Water is a Christian, non profit Charity No. 530/457 registered in Burundi. Its headquarters is located in Bujumbura capital city.
Foundation of CCW
It was until April 2009 that it was officially founded to uplift people with critical situation. Cup of Cool Water is a Christian, non profit Charity No. 530/457 registered in Burundi. Its headquarters is located in Bujumbura capital city.