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 WISHED A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO PATIENTS ADMITTED TO KAYANZA HOSPITAL

At Kayanza hospital

In framework of Buntu Foundation, The First Lady Denise Nkurunziza payed a visit to patients admitted in maternity block of Kayanza Hospital to wish them a happy new year. Some were with their new born infants and one of them has given birth to twins. Others were admitted due to gynaecological problems. Each of both received 10 kg of rice, 10 kg of beans, sugar, milk and loincloths granted by the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza. The latter expressed her best wishes to them for 2017. It was a great joy for the mothers. Some of them are poor, to get food is a big challenge. Still others were admitted to the hospital before the beginning of the New Year and so didn’t they celebrate the event. According to them, the First Lady came at the right time, before their going back home. “We won’t starve when we are home. God bless her” they said. Besides, the First Lady Denise Nkurunziza called them to family planning as Kayanza is the most populated of all provinces of the country and land is so small to meet the population growth of the area.

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.

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.}

TWO AMBASSADORS VISITED THE FIRST LADY OF BURUNDI

 

On Thursday, September 17, 2016, H. E DeniseNkurunziza, First Lady of Burundi received in audience first, the Ambassador of People’s Republic of China, ZHUO Ruisheng, and secondly, the one who’s representing Burundi in Turkey, Ambassador Joel Ndurabagaya, at the Presidential Palace in Bujumbura.

On the agenda of the first meeting, the two personalities exchanged on the feedback of the meeting held in February 17, 2016.It was also a time to celebrate the achievements of the First Lady of Burundi through OPDAS (Organization of African First Ladies against AIDS) since 2003. The Ambassador Ruisheng promised to support some projects of Buntu Foundation.

The meeting with Ambassador Joel was focused on the situation of Burundian students sent by Buntu Foundation in Turkey.