Videos

THARS videos will help you get to know the many services of the THARS, as well as orient you to Burundi and the African Great Lakes Region.

Narrated sections are recorded in Kirundi, with English translation. Kirundi is the native language of Burundi and Rwanda. English is the language of the East African Community countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Soudan, Rwanda and Burundi), and has been accepted as one of the Burundi three languages along with French and Kirundi.

Introduction to THARS
An introduction to the THARS program and facilities. Includes spectacular shots of Burundi ceremonial drumming.

Support Group
The THARS support group program helps tramatized people regain energy and connections. The first part describes how civil war and other problems in Burundi have created a wide-spread need for trauma healing. The second part features the Women in Development group in Kibimba, Burundi and their work, singing and dancing.

Microcredit
The microcredit program makes small loans without collateral to a group of women in Bujumbura, Burundi. The video outlines the program and shows a meeting of the microcredit group members.

Self Help
THARS works with Kindernothifle to enable the poorest women in Burundi to form self-help groups. The video explains the program and features scenes from a group meeting, which begins and ends with singing and dance.

Peace through Pieces
Traumatized women in Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo rebuild their lives by sewing quilts together. The program was developed by THARS in Burundi and Peace through Pieces at North Seattle Friends Church.

Closing ceremony for Tubirengere project, September 21, 2010, Gitega, Burundi

For more information about THARS’ video capabilities and plans, contact Jim Mustin.