Pray for Burundi

• Full Name: Republic of Burundi
• Government Type: Republic
• Leader(s): Pierre Nkurunziza (president)
• Population: 10,216,190 (July 2011 est.)
• People Groups: 9
• Religions:
• Roman Catholic> 62%
• ethnic religions> 23%
• Islam> 10%
• Protestantism> 5%
• Average Annual Income (GNI per capita): $170 (current estimate)
• Population Below Poverty Line: 68% (2002 est.)
• Some Prayer Requests:
• “Many children have been orphaned through war and there is little chance for them to receive any education. Pray that organisations can find the opportunity and resources to love and care for these broken kids.”
• “The legacy of oppression and killing goes a long way back for the Hutu. Pray for reconciliation and peace between the Hutu and Tutsi.”
• “Hutu and Tutsi church leaders have spoken out against the violence and hatred, but many have been killed and forced to leave the country. Pray that church leaders would continue to bring wisdom and forgiveness where so many are hurting.”
• “Pray for Christians who are living in refugee camps in Tanzania and Congo, that they can share about Jesus with others and have hope for their future”