Our team has waited almost two years to see Austin High School’s Academy of Global Studies students at Walk For The Water and AGS did not disappoint! AGS Students donated and fundraised, and participated in a walk simulation all of which
Celebrate World Water Day 2022
March 22 is World Water Day! This is the day each year that the United Nations draws the world’s attention to the 2 billion people globally who live without access to clean water. See how your support has an immediate impact on the ground in Burundi.
When access to clean water helps eliminate water-borne illnesses, children are sick less, which allows them to attend school on a more regular basis. Learn more
Celebrating An Incredible Day Of Giving!
We Did It! You Helped Us Double Our Impact
We did it! Thanks to our generous supporters - who fundraised in our name, crewed our Austin Marathon water stop, and donated to our campaign - we were able to meet our $10,000 goal for the Austin Marathon Gives Moody matching grant.
We couldn’t have done it without you! As they say in Burundi: Murakoze! Thank You!
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Jorge Gives Miles
One of our newest supporters, Jorge Matamoros, is taking part in the Austin Marathon Gives program this year, raising funds by giving miles – and water – to those that need it most in Burundi. Jorge is a first-generation American from El Paso, Texas and is running his first marathon this month. He calls the Gazelle Foundation an “easy choice” to support.
Get To Know Your Board Member: Michael Madison
Our Board Members are amazing! For over a decade, they have committed whole-heartedly to providing access to clean water for the people of Burundi. We want you to get to know the people who make the mission possible.
Michael Madison serves as Treasurer of our Board and has been involved with the Gazelle Foundation from day one. Michael has made numerous trips to Burundi
Explore Burundi: Bujumbura & Lake Tanganyika
Explore Burundi is our series featuring cultural information and insights into the place where we work, and where you help us bring hope to so many.
Bujumbura is the largest city, main port of Burundi, and former capital. Largely frozen in time due to more than a decade of conflict, there has been very little development within the city.
Gender Inclusivity Lets Runners Compete as Themselves
2021 was the first year in which gender inclusivity was addressed, and a non-binary gender category was added to the Run For The Water event registration page. The value of inclusivity and representation aligns with the Foundation’s value to equitably provide clean water to all, healing divisions and building common ground. Learn more and read the article published in
Volunteers Needed February 20, 2022
Join Our Volunteer Crew
Help pass out water at Austin Marathon on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022, 6:30am - 11am. Your participation helps the Gazelle Foundation qualify for a $10,000 matching grant from the Moody Foundation. That's right, you GIVE WATER in Austin = GIVE WATER in Burundi! Great opportunity for service hours — all volunteers receive a Gazelle Foundation T-shirt!