Updates
Our co-founder, Gilbert Tuhabonye, is featured in Going Scared: Podcast with host Jessica Honegger. In the Current Series: Habits for Highly Hesitant Habit Keepers Listen as the two discuss Gilbert’s journey of hope and healing. As Jessica says in the podcast, we all need a little inspiration to get out of bed and move our bodies in the morning, and Gilbert’s story is the kickstart needed to pick up the habit of movement again!
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.
Natalie Brown serves as Secretary of our Board and has been a valued
Construction on the Musinzira-Rwasanga-Mahango water system began on November 22, 2021.
At the outset this community, located in Rwasanga Colline, Bururi Province, has just 3 tap stands to serve 2,200 residents, none are positioned near the region’s two primary schools, three churches, or the region’s college. By necessity, the majority of the population relies on a primary water source that is several miles away from the community, and the water there is contaminated.
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. Rumonge, 75 km from Bujumbura
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
Take a look at 2021 Impact Report. Since 2006, the Gazelle Foundation has invested $2.3 million to transform lives in Burundi. Where we work. The consistent financial support of the Gazelle Foundation community is what enables us to continue impacting thousands of lives each year through our clean water systems.
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!
