Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Join us for Empowerment in Action on Feb 28, 2026 in Austin to celebrate and advance sustainable clean water in Burundi.
Gilbert Tuhabonye, Gazelle Foundation co-founder, and many luminaries from Austin’s running community share how Run For The Water got started 19 years ago and the impact it is making in rural Burundi.
Join us an be inspired at our annual Spring For The Water Fundraiser Ripple of Hope Gala. April 20, 2023 attendees will hear firsthand how clean water creates a powerful ripple effect to save lives and improve the health, education and livelihoods of Burundians. Space is extremely limited, we fully expect the event to sell out. Tables and tickets available
Peter Rauch is the co-founder of the Gazelle Foundation and has served as President of the Board of Directors for 16 years and counting. He has selflessly given his time, talents, and financial support to not just the Gazelle Foundation, but several other charitable causes, all while raising twin daughters with his wife of 29 years! Peter truly believes clean water has the power to transform lives. Learn more about Peter
Join Our Volunteer Crew
Help pass out water at Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 19, 2023. All are welcome, but you must sign up! Your participation helps the Gazelle Foundation qualify for a $10,000 matching grant from the Moody Foundation. That's right, you GIVE WATER in Austin = GIVE WATER in Burundi!
Burundi is known as “The Heart of Africa” because of its shape and location within the continent, it is also the poorest country in the world.
