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.

BUNTU FOUNDATION RECEIVED BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT FROM UNFPA

Remission

BUNTU FOUNDATION GRANTED A SOLIDARITY HELP TO THE CENTER OF SAINT KIZITO OF BUJUMBURA TOWN

The First Lady distributing milk to the children

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, the Buntu Foundation, under the Represented by Her Excellency Reverend Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi granted a donation of wheelchairs, milk and rice to the children with disabilities of the Center Saint Kizito which is in City Hall of Bujumbura, in Mukaza commune. According to the Representative of the Buntu Foundation, this gift is a sign of solidarity and love that the organization always shows to deprived people.

Anne Marie MUSHIRANZIGO, the Director of the Saint KIZITO Center, greatly appreciated the unwavering support of Mrs. Denise NKURUNZIZA because it is not the first time to visit that center. She said that that help brought a strong hand by the fact that it will reduce the charges that are exorbitant.

Her Excellency Denise NKURUNZIZA, Representative of BUNTU Foundation, appreciated the work done by the agents of the Saint KIZITO Center to improve the lives of children with disabilities; she said that the 9 wheelchairs represent a sample that will be presented to the partners to ask for a large quantity that can help the largest number of children with disabilities. Another aid given by the Buntu Foundation consisted of 39 cartons of milk and 1300kg of rice.

Before handing over this gift, in the said center, the Spouse of the Head of State of Burundi took for treatment NIYONYISHU Chancelline, an orphan adopted since April 2017.

THE BUNTU FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF BURUNDI

Agent of Buntu Foundation with the family

It was a palpable joy in the family of Minani Onesime and Nihoza Fabiola from the Province of Makamba, after receiving humanitarian aid from the Buntu Foundation, a philanthropic organization created and represented by Her Excellency Rev. Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi. That family supported on August 29, 2017 had given birth to triplets in the hospital of Makamba and the babies are now in the maternity hall of the “Roi Khaled” hospital of Kamenge in City council of Bujumbura.

That humanitarian aid was consisted of 150kg of rice, 50kg of beans, clothes for babies and for mothers, milk for children, 4 pots, 3 cans, 2 basins, cushions and a toilet kit. That family strongly thanked the Buntu Foundation and its Representative for that goodwill to support the neediest and wished blessings to the organization.

THE FIRST LADY OF BURUNDI WISHED HAPPY EASTER TO THE PATIENTS AT THE BUYE HOSPITAL

The First Lady gave food to the patient

At the Buye hospital in Ngozi province, the patients celebrated the Easter with the help of Her Excellency Rev. Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi, through her Foundation called «Buntu Foundation". Nearly 110 patients enjoyed lunch accompanied drinks like Fanta and milk in the first day after Easter. That act of charity was part of the mission of Buntu Foundation to restore the hope to the poor and the vulnerable.

In that hospital which dates from 1936, the Spouse of the Head of State visited all the services including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Maternity, Malnutrition and Surgery. The First Lady of the Country indicated that she wanted to share the joy of Easter with those people who are in difficulty to show them moral and material support. "I share with them what I took on the day of the Easter," added Her Excellency Rev. Denise Nkurunziza.

Doctor Ngendakumana Jean Claude, The director of the Buye Hospital eagerly thanked the First Lady for her philanthropic character.

This kind of visit was also performed in several hospitals to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

THE VISIT OF THE FIRST LADY OF BURUNDI IN BUJUMBURA PROVINCE

H.E Rev.Denise Nkurunziza with the HIV-positive carrying cartons of milk

On Saturday, March 25, 2017, Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi and the Representative of Buntu Foundation paid a visit to the patients admitted to Rushubi Hospital in the Province of Bujumbura. During that visit, the Spouse of the Head of State granted, in the framework of Buntu Foundation, a social assistance consisting of 60 cartons of milk and seven wheelchairs to the sick. That help was given to the sick in general and HIV-positive in particular, to give them back their Hope. That visit was paid in all the departments of that hospital, that is to say, Paediatrics, Maternity and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Claude Nijimbere thanked the First Lady of the country and asked for support for two cases of diseases that require great expertise abroad.

After the visit to hospital, Her Excellency Rev. Denise Nkurunziza went to meet with the Christians of Bujumbura province in a prayer session organized for the natives of that province. In that prayer, the First Lady of Burundi exhorted people to remain in integrity as the Holy Bible says in Proverbs 11: 3: "The integrity of righteous men directs them, but the deceit of the perfidious cause their ruin ".

For the First Lady of the country, integrity and patience build the country while treachery destroys it. She encouraged people to move away from evil in everything they do. "A person of integrity never makes sexual vagrancy and is not ungrateful because he thinks of the interest of others," said the First Lady.

Among the participants in the prayer were also the members of the parliament and the Senate, the native military and police officers of that province, as well as the local administrators.

These two activities are part of the visit of the First Lady of the country to Bujumbura province since March 24, 2017.

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.

FIRST LADY DENISE NKURUNZIZA WISHED A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE PATIENTS ADMITTED TO MUYINGA HOSPITAL AND DISABLED OF “SAINT JEAN BOSCO

At Muyinga Hospital

Thursday, 19 January 2017, Her Excellency Rev. Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza payed a visit to the northen province of Burundi named Muyinga, where she joined the patients of the hospital after visiting the “Centre pour Handicapés Physiques Saint Jean Bosco”. The latter is caring children who were born with physical disabilities.

In that Centre, the First Lady granted a variform assistance whose hundreds kg of rice and beans, loincloths and some drinking.“I come to celebrate and wish happy New Year to these children with disabilities to restore their hope and let them feel that they are supported”, said the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza.

In Muyinga Hospital, Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza payed a visit to patients admitted in maternity block where she granted also the gifts to the family of Epitas Ndagijimana  which has given birth to triplets. In that block, she granted also assistance to Reine Akimana who has picked up a baby rejected by his mother.  Other blocks visited by the First Lady were reanimation, surgery and block of children suffering from kwashiorkor. Each of the 88 patients received 10 kg of rice, 10kg of beans, milk and loincloths from the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza. The latter expressed her best wishes to them for 2017. It was a great joy for the patients to see the First Lady visiting them and supporting them. All of them are lasting a long time in Hospital; to get food is big challenge. “God bless her», they said.

Besides, in Evening, The First Lady Denise Nkurunziza went home of Mbarushimana Carinie, the governor of Karusi, to share the joy with the family for having given birth to twins.“I come to rejoice with you for what God have done in your family and I bring the President’s message of best wishes to you”, said the First Lady. It was a great joy in governor’s family to receive home The First Lady Denise Nkurunziza.

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.