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Gilbert Tuhabonye Honored at HISTORYTalks 2026

Gazelle Foundation co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye was honored at HISTORYTalks 2026 with a moving video tribute celebrating his extraordinary journey from surviving genocide in Burundi to inspiring hope and changing lives through clean water. On the anniversary of his survival, we're sharing this powerful tribute to his resilience, forgiveness, and enduring impact.

Gilbert Tuhabonye Honored at HISTORYTalks 2026
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Walking Toward Forgiveness: Gilbert's ...

Every October, Gilbert Tuhabonye gathers with friends and supporters in Austin to mark the anniversary of the day his life changed forever, and to honor his second chance at life through a mission of hope, healing, and clean water.

Walking Toward Forgiveness: Gilbert's Anniversary of Life, Love & Clean Water
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The Journey Behind Every Drop

Watch The Journey Behind Every Drop and see how a water system goes from careful planning to clean water flowing throughout a community.

The Journey Behind Every Drop
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"Please Allow Us To Applaud You"

See the smiles. Hear the celebration. When clean water reaches a community in Burundi, the gratitude is profound—and so is the reminder of what your support makes possible.

"Please Allow Us To Applaud You"
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Success Is In The preparation

Preparation for water system construction in rural Burundi takes planning. Find out all the steps that are taken before construction kicks off. Our local project manager partners directly with those who will benefit from the water system. Local residents are hired to help build the system, and community members volunteer to maintain each part of the system. These measures ensure the water system will operate for years.

Success Is In The preparation

Gilbert's anniversary walk

2024 Walking Towards Forgiveness

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.