Impact
Gazelle Foundation
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
Impact
Gazelle Foundation
Progress Deserves The Spotlight

Lasting change doesn't happen all at once. It happens one tank, one pipeline, one tap stand, and one day at a time. See the latest construction progress as two new water systems move closer to completion.

Progress Deserves The Spotlight
News Events, Run For The Water
Gazelle Foundation
Your Best Run For The Water Starts Here

Thinking about Run For The Water? Past participants share their best advice for tackling the hills, finding your community, and making the most of race day. Plus, every registration includes Coach Gilbert Tuhabonye's complimentary 10-week training plan. Join us November 8.

Your Best Run For The Water Starts Here
Project Updates
Gazelle Foundation
Kabizi-Butwe Renovation & Extension Water ...

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.

Kabizi-Butwe Renovation & Extension Water System #78
Run, News Events, Run For The Water
Gazelle Foundation
Run For The Water Turns 20: One Race. A ...

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.

Run For The Water Turns 20: One Race. A Lifetime of Change

Sovu-Rugongo Water System #76

Sovu-Rugongo Water System #76

We are pleased to announce that construction on Sovu-Rogongo water system #76 began on October 28, 2025 and was completed February 6, 2026. 950 people in the community now have have daily access to clean water.

The water system was made possible through a generous donation from Alvin Chee in honor of his parents Bill and Dorothy Chee.

October 21: Joy, Faith and Forgiveness

October 21: Joy, Faith and Forgiveness

In a profound remembrance of tragic events that occurred 32 years ago, Gilbert Tuhabonye celebrates the strength in resilience, forgiveness, and gratitude. Inspired by Gilbert, want to get involved? Join us Nov 9th at Run For The Water or become a sustaining donor member of the Gazelle Foundation.

Gazelle Foundation is officially returning for Austin Marathon Gives

Gazelle Foundation is officially returning for Austin Marathon Gives

Great News! The Gazelle Foundation is fortunate to once again participate in Austin Marathon Gives, the philanthropic program, which encourages runners to raise money for local charities. The results of this partnership have a clear and direct impact on our ability to provide clean, accessible water to people in Burundi. Learn how you can be a part of this impactful tradition!

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Austin Swim Club X Run For The Water

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Austin Swim Club X Run For The Water

We are proud to announce Austin Swim Club as presenting partner of the Starting Line at Run For The Water.  In honor of this partnership, Austin Swim Club will generously contribute $10 to the Gazelle Foundation's R4TW for every 5K and 10-Miler registration received between now and Sunday September 28th, making your registration even impactful.