Love God. Love People. Share the Gospel. Bring Hope.

Meeting the educational, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Burundi through local church partnerships.

Who We Are

Burundi Hope has been working in partnership with national believers from the Community of Emmanuel Churches to further the Gospel through Biblically-based programs, education, and training since 2014. By providing access to God’s word, skill-building programs, and sustainable tools, we are empowering and enabling the Burundian nationals to take ownership and provide for themselves and their families. As a result, they are helping to disciple others to become Christ followers. Through education, we can illuminate their spiritual life!

What We Do

BURUNDI HOPE MINISTRIES

CHILDREN OF HOPE MINISTRY

EVANGELISM & OUTREACH

WOMEN OF HOPE

BURUNDI BLESSINGS

Barriers in Burundi

UNSTABLE ECONOMY

Burundi is the poorest country in the world with a population of over 12.5 million people with 80% of them being subsistence farmers. The country is underdeveloped in the manufacturing sector and is resource poor. The average daily income of a Burundian is $1.75 per day.

IMPACT OF CIVIL WAR

Burundi is still recovering from the effects of the 1993 - 2005 civil war. 300,000 lives were lost leaving behind many widows and orphans. Government corruption contributes to a weak legal system. Positive changes in the government are slowly being made.

CULTURAL VALUES

Two main tribes, Hutu and Tutsi, clash over ethnic differences and have split the country in many factions, especially social stratification. 14% are Tutsi and are considered to be the wealthier, more prominent tribe. 85% are Hutu and rely heavily on agriculture and are rich in culture and tradition. 1% are Batwa, an indigenous people group living in the mountain lakes region.

EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES

Although the country provides free primary education there is a shortage of qualified teachers and resources needed to provide education and vocational skills training due to extreme poverty. Families find it difficult to provide for further education of their children at the secondary and university level.

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Burundi Hope Project Impact

  • 4,000 women in 99 churches

    have been impacted by Women of Hope Seminars since 2015

  • Over 2,500 sustainable hygiene kits

    have been distributed to women in Burundi and 500 kits to students at the school

  • 2,000 children

    have heard the Gospel through Children of Hope Seminars

  • $75,000

    has been contributed to the food and nutrition program for the schools

  • Thousands of copy books

    have been distributed to help with educational needs to the schools, families, and members of the community each year

  • 400 orphans

    have been supported in their education for three years after two tragic floods and mud slides

  • Sustainable projects

    have been developed, including a fish farm and full time Sewing Center

  • 30 sewing machines

    have been given through the “Matching Machine” program

  • $40,000

    has been contributed to the Timothy Bible School for assisting with church planting by providing 7750 tin roofing sheets and training of 750 pastors

  • 1,500 Bibles

    have been distributed in the native Kirundi language in addition to several hundred French Bibles

  • Humanitarian aid

    through rebuilding flood damaged homes, hospital and medical costs for long term illness, food allocation during natural disasters, and funeral expenses

  • Semi-annual educational seminars

    for school teachers have been offered since 2015

Your Support is Changing Lives!

  • “To come to study here is a blessing. Here we have the opportunity to find the hidden skills and talents within ourselves. It helps us change our lives to better live in our society.”

    Alfred - Kanura School Graduate

  • “I am thankful for Burundi Hope for providing a place to live for my sister and I. We were homeless and now we have a safe place to live. I hope to learn a skill so I will be able to provide for myself and contribute to others who live at Hope House.”

    Consolatte - Resident of Hope House

  • “After families see the progress of their children they see how beneficial this school really is. Many students who have come here have given their lives to Jesus Christ and they thank God for this school.”

    Noel - Dorm parent at Ephphatha

  • “I see God is working through the Burundi Hope project. The children are being helped in many ways. Many hearts are getting to know the love of God. It gives me a heart to want to help others.”

    Claudine - School Nutritionist

Support Burundi Hope Project Today

Your one-time contribution or monthly support can provide educational resources, food assistance, and spiritual training for children and their families in Burundi, Africa.