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 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.

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.

THE FIRST FRUITS AT BUNTU PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER OF BUYE

 

This week is the first light into Buntu Foundation for the first promotion of thirty three prizewinners of Buntu Professional Training Center of Buye now is doing the national exam which would be the open door to reach the university. Those who are doing the Exam are from hospitality management and tourism which is the new training in Burundi.

The official opening of Buntu Professional training center of Buye occurred in 2012 by Her Excellency Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi and founding chairlady of Buntu Foundation with fifty- six members.

Buntu professional training center was created to respond to some of the objectives of Buntu Foundation.  The main target of this center is to equip the orphans with adequate life skills.