FIRST LADY DENISE NKURUNZIZA GRANTED SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DIFFERENT BENEFICIARIES

social assistance to vulnerable in Bururi Province

In her second stay in Bururi Province on 25 February2017, Her Excellency Rev. Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza preached the Word of God in morning where people from various denominations were massively gathered to hear the Gospel. Before she preached, The First Lady of Burundi and Representative of Buntu Foundation granted a social assistance to 26 vulnerable at the same place (LA Plage). Each household received 2 hoes, 2 blanks, 4 soaps, 4 pots, 5 cans, and 1loin clothes, 1box of milk, 10kg of beans and 10kg of rice. Buntu Foundation supported also the Bururi Hospital by wheelchairs and some kit of surgery.

“We thank Buntu Foundation for this gift.  This shows us that the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza is a mother for all Burundians”, said the director of Bururi Hospital.

The same day in afternoon, the representative of Buntu Foundation, Madam Denise Nkurunziza paid a visit to the orphanage of Kiremba commune. The latter is caring 80 children and was created by Pentecost Church of Kiremba.

To that orphanage, the First Lady granted a divers assistance whose 350 kg of rice, 200 beans, 25 loin clothes, 100 pots, 51 boxes of milk, 100 soaps, 20 boxes of Picots, 3 boxes of playthings and biscuits for children .“I come to celebrate and wish happy New Year to these orphans to restore their hope and let them feel that they are supported”, said the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza.

The First Lady ended her activities in Bururi Province by visiting the construction of Pentecost Church.

MEETING OF BENEFICIARIES OF BUNTU FOUNDATION

Family photo of beneficiaries of Buntu Foundation

The First Lady of Burundi Her Excellency Rev.  Denise Nkurunziza met on Friday, 10 February 2017, at the headquarters of Buntu Foundation, all beneficiaries of this foundation of which, she is president and legal representative.

A scene of emotions marked the party atmosphere at this moment of encounter with the personality that saved many lives in danger.
"You have already gained heaven because you practice all that is written in the Bible," said most beneficiaries at the time of their very moving testimonies.
"It is difficult for me to make a choice between a multitude of letters of request for assistance. I have to take my time to pray and let the Holy Spirit choose himself," said Madam Denise Nkurunziza  and justify that in no case the choice was made on ethnic, partisan or other factors.
"I wanted to see those I helped, to inquire about their situations," said Mrs. Nkurunziza while testifying that helping people is really her vocation since childhood.
The Buntu Foundation brought together more than 50 people, including graduates who were educated in India, children and adults who suffered from many illnesses.

"I thank the investors who have supported us, and now they are honorary members of the Buntu Foundation," said the First Lady and stated that the door is open for all those who could contribute to saving lives, including the contributions of the beneficiaries of the Foundation.

These are some testimonies given to relate the benefits of the Buntu Foundation:
Noel Sifa is a twelve-year-old girl: "I was in my second year when I started falling into the heart attack. The situation got worse until my heart swelled. I was ready to die but God had sent me the First Lady who, after seeing my state of health, unblocked her money for me to seek treatment in India. If were not for Buntu Foundation, my life would no longer be. May God bless Madame DeniseNkurunziza infinitely. "

Nestorie: "This is an important day for me because I have tried repeatedly to meet the First Lady to thank her for what she did for me but I did not find her. I was going to lose all my legs, which are useful to me in my tailoring. Mrs Denise Nkurunziza had paid me a ticket to go to India where I was well treated and now I am in good condition. May God bless her infinitely. "

Didace Manirakiza: "My child was very near to die because his head was already deformed. The First Lady intervened and paid everything to save my child. May the kingdom of heaven be for her. "

The party was closed by the sharing of food and beverages.