The Gazelle Foundation’s Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler, Kids K race held November 3, 2024, was a success. Participants, runners, sponsors and volunteers made the even a success, helping to raise awareness of the water crisis in Burundi and raising necessary funds to continue our mission to build sustainable water systems with a 100% success rate.
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.
Andi Gillentine on Paying it Forward her motivation and passion for clean water and equity
Andi Gillentine, Vice President of our Board of Directors and Plan Chief Operating Officer at Fidelis Care talks with Amanda and Bret Brummitt of Generous Benefits on their podcast, Generous Impact.
Spring For The Water Gala 2025
Donor's Faith in Gazelle Foundation's Mission Inspires $5k Fundrasing Challenge That He Will Match
An anonymous donor inspired by his faith and love for Burundi is sponsoring a Clean Water Challenge to transform more lives in Burundi and spread more peach, love, and clean water.
When you donate before October 21st, you'll help us secure a challenge grant that will help twice as many people in Burundi access the life-changing power of clean water.
Race To Register For Run For The Water 2024
It's Official Gazelle Foundation is back for Austin Marathon Gives Charity Program
The Gazelle Foundation is fortunate to once again participate in Austin Marathon Gives, the philanthropic program, which encourages runners to raise money for local charities. The results of this partnership have a clear and direct impact on our ability to provide clean, accessible water to people in Burundi. In 2025, the program will give 695 new people daily access to clean water.
Murenge-Shanga Water System #73
Murwindara Mugano Water System #72
Construction on the Murwindara-Mugano Water System #72 in Burundi began on September 1, 2024 and was completed in December 2024. This system was funded by our sustaining donor community AMAZI For Burundi. A contaminated water source several miles away is what the community is relying on for water. The new system will provide water to 1,300 residents.
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.