Meet Adronis, a girl from Burundi, who describes her life without clean water and what a life-changing difference it is to have access to clean water that is nearby.
Nyarumanga-Rubanga Water System #60
For the first time ever, we are naming a water system for our AMAZI For Burundi sustaining members. The Nyarumanga-Rubanga system has been selected as our 2021 AMAZI-funded system.
This system – our 60th in Burundi – serves a total of 1,700 area residents, including nearly 650 students at Rubanga School. Learn more about the difficulties this community faced without access to clean water. We thank our incredible community of givers for making this dream a reality.
On My Way: Running For His Life Podcast with Host Lorena Junco Margain
Our co-founder, Gilbert Tuhabonye, is featured on the On My Way podcast where he and host Lorena Junco Margain discuss profound tragedy, grace, hope, and forgiveness. Listen as the two discuss Gilbert’s journey of hope and healing as he built a new life in the United States; a life built on faith, family, and running.
Celebrating Laborers
This Labor Day Weekend we're shining a light on the work and contributions of laborers that help build clean water systems in Burundi.
We couldn’t do the work we do without our wonderful supporters here in Austin and the United States. And we give equal credit to our incredibly dedicated partners on the ground in Burundi.
Back To School In Burundi
Get To Know Your Board Member: Andi Gillentine
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.
Andi Gillentine serves as Vice President of our Board and has been involved with the Gazelle Foundation since its beginnings
Nyarumangall-Gasenyi - Water System #59
The Nyarumangall-Gasenyi water system is our 59th project overall. See the full list of projects here.
New construction is a direct result of your support. Together we are making an impact in Burundi to end the water crisis. The crews on the ground are already hard at work to build this and every single water project you fund.
Gilbert Talks Growing Up in Burundi, Running, and Water on New Podcast
Our fearless co-founder, Gilbert Tuhabonye, is featured on the Running Book Reviews podcast talking about writing This Voice in My Heart: A Runner's Memoir of Genocide, Faith, and Forgiveness, and how running saved his life.
Gilbert shares his story of growing up in Burundi, on a peaceful mountainside surrounded by family, discovering the sport of running as a child, and later surviving ethnic genocide at his school.
Take Action By Becoming a Run For The Water Ambassador
Finding Forgiveness through Faith
For those who have had the opportunity to spend any amount of time with our beloved co-founder, Gilbert Tuhabonye, the thing that sticks with you is his infectious joy for life. In fact, he radiates it! But Gilbert’s life story includes great tragedy, which makes his limitless joy even more remarkable. This video was made by Explore God, visit their website for more information on their work.