Graduation and Certificates at ETS Buntu de Buye

Family photo of The First Lady of Burundi with the laureates in sewing

At  “Ecole Technique Scientifique Buntu de Buye(ETS buntu de Buye)”, in Mwumba commune, Ngozi province, the Legal Representative of the Buntu Foundation, Her Excellency Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza proceeded to the graduation ceremony and certificates to about fifty laureates of the school, the Saturday, September 15, 2018. Dr. Janvière Ndirahisha, the Minister of Education, Technical and Vocational Training, the deputies and senators elected in the district of Ngozi, the partners of the Buntu Foundation have enhanced their presence ceremonies.

For Minister Janvière Ndirahisha, Education is the pillar of development in the world. That's why we have to put a lot of effort into it. She also congratulated the laureates for their graduation and awarded a gift of sewing machines to the.

School to accompany those who did the professional training.

In her speech, the First Lady of Burundi and President of the Buntu Foundation warmly thanked the Ministry of Education for its moral and material support in the supervision of the youth of Burundi in general, and the ETS Buntu of Buye in particular. She also appreciated student’s behaviour during the 2017-2018 school year and encouraged them to preach good examples in the community. Joining together in association, having respect and integrity were the advice recommendations of Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza.

The ceremonies were closed with awards for the best girls and the teacher who volunteered for three years.

THE BUNTU FOUNDATION CREATED A BUNTU TV RADIO

The Inauguration of Buntu TV Radio

Since this Saturday, January 03, 2018, a Buntu Radio TV "The Voice of Orphans and Widows began broadcasting on 96.3 FM at Buye, Mwumba Commune, Ngozi Province. This radio, inaugurated by President Nkurunziza, is editorial in support of the initiatives of the poor. It was created by the Buntu Foundation, a philanthropic organization led by the First Lady of Burundi.

In her welcoming speech, Mrs. Denise Nkurunziza, The First Lady of Burundi said that the radio currently covers the entire north, center and part of eastern Burundi. But there is a plan to put relay transmitters to cover all the territory and neighbouring countries of Burundi. She also indicated that the radio will also be online for the world to watch its broadcasts. The purpose of this radio station is to give hope to the most deprived people, including orphans, widows, etc. There will also be social and economic development programs. It was also an opportunity to thank organizations such as UNFPA for supporting that project and others who gave their contributions.

In his speech, the President of the Republic congratulated the Buntu Foundation for achieving its vision. The Head of State also encouraged the Radio TV Buntu which has a perspective to support the initiatives of the disinherited people. For him, he described that radio as a great contribution to the development of the country and showed his unwavering support for such initiatives.

Note that the Buntu TV Radio starts with a radio but the television will be installed later.

THE FIRST LADY DENISE NKURUNZIZA PRESENTED HER BEST WISHES TO THE PATIENTS OF BUYE HOSPITAL

The First Lady serves food to the patients

At the beginning of each year, the Buntu Foundation shares with the vulnerable people the joy of a New Year. That's why the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza and President of the Buntu Foundation paid a visit to the patients of Buye Hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, to present them the best wishes of the year 2018. Sixty-eight (68) patients and their nurses shared the lunch from Buntu Foundation.

By visiting all the services at Buye Hospital, the First Lady gave food and lemonade to each patient and his nurse.

Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza indicated that the purpose of that visit was to share the joy with the sick during these days of Christmas and the New Year. “These people have not had the opportunity to celebrate with joy these holidays because they were sick, and then, they are not in their families to share with theirs the joy. They need people who join them to restore their hope for the New Year”.

She also asked other Burundians who have the means to each time remember that by celebrating the holidays of the end of the year and other holidays, it is important to reserve a part to the sharing of joy with the vulnerable.
After Buye Hospital, the Spouse of the Head of State went to the “Umunyasamariya w'imbabazi” orphanage to share the joy with the children of the latter. The said orphanage started its charitable works on April 16, 2017 and currently has 27 children.

Located on Buye Hill, the orphanage “Umunyasamariya w'imbabazi” was built and is held by the account of the First Lady of Burundi.