HER EXCELLENCY MADAM DENISE NKURUNZIZA CELEBRATED THE CHRISTMAS DAY WITH ORPHANS

December 17, 2016: Buntu Foundation represented by Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza joined SWAA-Burundi and ANSS to celebrate Christmas day for the Orphans of AIDS cared by those two organizations. The ceremonies took place in Saint Esprit school building under the highest patronage of the First Lady of Burundi.

Almost 300 children were gathered to benefit food and gifts for Christmas day. The First Lady appreciated that charity work organised by SWAA-Burundi and ANSS for this category of people who need a particular support. "I recommend all Burundians to share with others the little they have especially with people who are disadvantaged in society". Said the First Lady of the country.

After her speech, the First Lady of Burundi offered food and gifts for Christmas day she brought to the orphans.

The Representative of SWAA-BURUNDI and ANSS and the Minister of Public Health and the fight against the AIDS welcomed the hospitality of Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza.

HER EXCELLENCY MADAM DENISE NKURUNZIZA PRESENTED HER BEST WISHES TO THE ORPHANS OF GITEGA 1

Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza paid a visit to the Bernadette’s orphanage commonly named "Saint Trinité" with the goal of presentation of her best wishes for the upcoming year, and offering Christmas gifts to the orphans. It was in the framework of Buntu Foundation, the First Lady of Burundi’s Organization created to restore hope of orphans and widows of war and HIV/AIDS, the senior citizens and people with disabilities.

“The objective of this visit is to make best wishes to the orphans who live here, for the new year 2017 and grant to them the Christmas gifts. That’s why I carry an assistance of 200 kg of rice, 240 kg of beans, 7 boxes of milk, I mean 168 pieces, 50 goblets, 10 loin clothes, 30 pans, and so on”, said the First Lady.

The Representative of the orphanage thanked H.E Denise Nkurunziza and her foundation for her hospitality and precised that they care 50 orphans and 4 people with disabilities. She also asked the First Lady to support them with wheelchairs.

BUNTU FOUNDATION GRANTED THE DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES AT BUNTU PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER OF BUYE

5th November 2016, Buntu Foundation led by Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza granted for the fourth time the diplomas and certificates to 87 prizewinners at Buntu Professional Training Center of Buye, which is now named "École Technique Secondaire Buntu (ETSB)". This Center is located at Mwumba commune, in Ngozi Province.

Among the prizewinners there were 50 boys and 37 girls. That to say 67 in Hospitality Management and Tourism: those who studied for 2 years got a Diploma for Professional Aptitude. With the curricular of 4 years, they received a Special Professional Diploma. Furthermore, 17 in Tailoring and 3 in carpentry got certificates.

The First Lady of Burundi congratulated those who did well in state exam because 32/33 had succeeded.  Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza recommended them to be the light in the society by creating income generating activities. She also recommended the parents to send their children to Buntu Professional Training Center because it is well equipped.

THE INAUGURATION OF THE ORPHANAGE "UMUSAMARIYA W'IMBABABAZI" AT BUYE, NGOZI PROVINCE

_{November 5, 2016, His Excellency Peter Nkurunziza inaugurated the orphanage "Umusamariya w'imbabazi" built by the First Lady of Burundi in the framework of Buntu Foundation which is a philanthropic organization which was initiated by H.E Denise Nkurunziza to restore hope of the orphans, the widows, the senior citizen and people with disabilities.}

_{"Umusamariya w'imbabazi" was built on 3 stages, and it can shelter more than less 50 orphans from different areas of the country. The beneficiaries will profit the education, the nourishment, the extra-curricular activities like games, cinema, and so on. The orphanage has also rooms and offices for the frames.}

_{H. E thanked God for the steps already attended and prayed for the equipments.}

BUNTU FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED THE VISITORS FROM AUSTRALIA

 

Today, November27, 2016, H. E Denise Nkurunziza has received in audience three persons from Australia who have paid a visit to Buntu Foundation. The visitors are members of “Jakob Ministries” which is commonly known as the Christian organisation.

In that discussion, the First Lady of Burundi has presented the mission of Buntu Foundation: “To restore hope to the orphans and widows of the war and HIV/AIDS, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and poor.” She has also shared with them the main activities of Buntu Foundation, and thanked them for having visited Burundi while some people are slandering the nation.

The chief of delegation Apostle Steve Davis has welcomed the activities of the First Lady of Burundi.