Off the Beaten Path (2015) : 7x8

Burundi is a small landlocked country in East Africa, located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and bordering Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a population of around 12.5 million, it has two capitals, Gitega as the administrative centre and Bujumbura as the economic hub. The population is mainly made up of Hutu, followed by Tutsi and the indigenous Twa. Much of the land is used for agriculture, which supports most livelihoods. Despite a difficult past marked by conflict, the country feels surprisingly green and full of life. This first impression also captivated Zolo from Slovakia, who arrived ten years ago to work in humanitarian aid. Although he now lives back home with his family, Burundi remains close to his heart, and he continues to return to support projects across the region.