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Construction is underway on the Kabizi–Butwe water system—renovating and expanding an existing, failing system to bring reliable, nearby access to clean water for 4,500 people.
Run For the Water turns 20. For two decades, Austin has turned miles into clean water—building a legacy of impact that’s still growing.
A sold-out crowd gathered at Hotel ZaZa on Saturday evening, February 28, 2026, for a powerful night of celebration and impact, raising support to bring clean water to more communities in Burundi.
Guests began the evening with an immersive, eye-opening water walk simulation, offering a glimpse into the daily journey many take to collect water. That shared experience set the tone for the night, which continued with dinner, dancing, a lively auction, and a photo booth to capture the moment.
The smiles tell the story of a community coming together to build clean water systems that transform daily life in Burundi.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
