Water system #79 is officially underway. Fully funded by Alvin Chee in honor of his parents, Bill and Dorothy Chee, the Mwivomo–Murangara system will bring clean water closer to approximately 900 people, including 120 members of Murangara Pentecost Church—shortening the distance people travel for water and bringing a reliable source closer to the places they live, gather and worship.

Construction is completed o Kabizi–Butwe water system—renovating and expanding an existing, failing system to bring reliable, nearby access to clean water for 4,500 people including a church and college.

We are pleased to announce that construction on the Musinzira-Mahwa water system kicked off on February 9, 2026, and was completed on September 14, 2026. The system was made possible by the generosity of donors like you.

This water system marks a new beginning for this rural community by delivering permanent and close access to clean water. Currently there is no clean water located nearby, which means community members walk several miles away to fetch water that is contaminated.

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.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Run For The Water, we asked runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters a few questions about the race. Their answers made us laugh, smile, and remember why this community keeps growing.

Paul Pugh, a long-time friend of Gilbert’s, was among the small group who helped launch Run For The Water and the Gazelle Foundation’s mission to bring clean water to Burundi.

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.

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.