Gilbert Tuhabonye

2024 Walking Towards Forgiveness

2024 Walking Towards Forgiveness

For 31 years, Gilbert Tuhabonye hosts an annual Walk Towards Forgiveness: An Anniversary of Life, Love and Clean Water. The annual remembrance honors his decision to live life with joy, faith, perseverance, and forgiveness after surviving genocide. As a result, the Gazelle Foundation was created to bring life-saving clean water and hope to people in Burundi.

In remembrance of the tragic events of 1993, and to celebrate the strength in resilience of Gilbert’s 30th anniversary, we're announcing a generous match for all funds raised by our campaign up to $10,000, including monthly donations.  

Race To Register For Run For The Water 2024

Race To Register For Run For The Water 2024

Run For The Water and sign up for the race Run For The Water 5k, 10-miler and Kids K and Global Run to help our neighbors in Burundi receive clean water. Learn about the Gazelle Foundation's clean water mission, Founder Gilbert Tuhabonye, and what you can do to help our friends in Burundi, Africa.

For Gilbert, The Olympic Torch is a Symbol of Hope and Survival

For Gilbert, The Olympic Torch is a Symbol of Hope and Survival

Gilbert Tuhabonye was honored to represent Burundi by becoming the first torchbearer ahead of the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. For a man nearly burned alive to bear a flame as a symbol of peace and friendship, it was a full-circle moment for Gilbert. In recognition of the Paris Games, we talked about this extraordinary experience with him.

Austin High School's AGS Students Carry Water, Bring Impact and Hope to Burundi

Austin High School's AGS Students Carry Water, Bring Impact and Hope to Burundi

Austin High School Academy of Global Studies students fund clean water for an entire grade-level of students in Burundi.

For the eighth year in a row AGS Students donated and fundraised, and participated in a walk simulation all of which support our work of providing people in need daily access to clean water.

Introducing the 2024 Run For The Water Leadership Team

Introducing the 2024 Run For The Water Leadership Team

Run For The Water is made possible by the efforts of many. We want you to get to know the people who make the event possible. Tessa Madison is taking the reins for race development manager this year.  She has been a key member of the Gazelle Foundation and Run For The Water for more than a decade, her tenure includes working to make the Foundation’s mission, special events, and philanthropy accessible to children and families.

Learn How You Can Help Bring Transformative Change To Burundi

Learn How You Can Help Bring Transformative Change To Burundi

Spring For The Water is one of the signature events for the Gazelle Foundation in its mission to bring more clean water to Burundi. Learn more about co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye and how you can get involved.

Learn How you Can Run & Help Bring Transformative Change At The Same Time

Learn How you Can Run & Help Bring Transformative Change At The Same Time

Your "why" will bring you to the start line on November 5th.  Whether it's your 1st or your 17th Run For The Water we are excited to gather race day! Learn about the Gazelle Foundation, Gilbert Tuhabonye, and what you can do to help our friends in Burundi Africa.

Gilbert's 30th Anniversary of Life

Gilbert's 30th Anniversary of Life

For 30 years, Gilbert has embraced a life of hope, joy, and forgiveness. For everybody who knows him, Gilbert embodies the power of optimism and perseverance. In response to Gilbert’s story, the Gazelle Foundation was created to bring life-saving clean water and hope to people in Burundi.

In remembrance of the tragic events of 1993, and to celebrate the strength in resilience of Gilbert’s 30th anniversary, we're announcing a generous match for all funds raised by our campaign up to $10,000, including monthly donations.