đź’§As we celebrate World Water Day this March 22, we acknowledge that access to clean water plays a critical role in global stability and prosperity. According to UNICEF, approximately 40% of households in Burundi get their drinking water more than 30 minutes away from their home.
WATER ACCESS DISPARITIES: The clean water divide is especially stark in rural areas. This is why we construct clean water systems with multiple distribution points that serve rural villages, health clinics, schools, churches, and more. Watch our video to see the impact we’re making together in Burundi.
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How we build clean water systemS In Burundi
The Gazelle Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Burundi by providing access to clean water, so that they can experience the highest quality of life and hope within reach. Our unique connection to Burundi, and our strong relationships with on-the-ground partners, mean that we can effect change in a place where many others cannot. Why water matters.
World Water Day Resources
Download Clean Water Curriculum
We’ve created two lesson plans designed to teach students about the importance of clean water and our work in Burundi Africa. Download the free PDF’s.
Support Clean Water in Style
Check out our supply of t-shirts, v-neck, long-sleeved, onesies and more.
Take Action
Support clean water by raising awareness and funds. Use your own creativity to start a fundraising campaign! We’ve had birthday fundraisers, cookie clubs, and running teams all raise money to provide clean water to those who need it most. The sky is the limit! We provide a fundraising toolkit and all the moral support you can handle.
Read Our Impact Report
Since 2006, partnerships with supporters like you have made it possible for us to give permanent access to clean water to more than 125,000 individuals. Take a look at the events, personal stories, and outsized impact, and enjoy the 2023 Impact Report.
Download Book Discussion Guide For This Voice In My Heart: A Runner’s Memoir of Genocide, Faith and Forgiveness
The free guide is offered by the Gazelle Foundation as an opportunity for conversation and to lead to a deeper understanding of Gilbert Tuhabonye from competitor to survivor, from college to career to charity, his passion for running became a skill that led to a profession that opened up an opportunity to give back.
