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.

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.

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.}