FIRST LADY OF REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI AFRICA RECEIVES AWARD FROM LATIN AMERICA

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, First Lady Denise Nkurunziza, Celina Gonzalez 

     On August 5, 2014 in Washington DC, the Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award was presented to the First Lady of Burundi Africa, Denise Nkurunziza. The award was presented to the First Lady by Alama Vision Television personality, Celina Gonzalez. Celina Gonzalez commented, “We are honored and privileged to present the First Lady of Burundi with this prestigious award for her outstanding work to help the underprivileged of the world, as well as, the work she is doing through the Buntu Foundation in Burundi to empower women.” The Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award is presented to leading humanitarians globally.

     Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “The First Lady of Burundi has helped and encouraged widows in her country for years. She is a leader that is doing the job of empowering women. The Buntu Foundation, lead by First Lady Denise Nkurunziza, is in the process of building a city to help the underprivileged in her country.”

BURUNDI AFRICA'S YOUTH CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE COUNTRY

Burundi’s National Youth Conference attended by Prof. Dr. Kevin Storr

Kevin Storr, PhD, Professor of Physics, traveled to Burundi Africa this summer, 2014, with undefined expectations. He was scheduled to attend the National Youth Conference in Burundi with a delegation.

Prof. Storr shared with us the following comments. "In regard to the conference, I envisioned interacting with the participants, hearing their stories and expectations and how best my presence and presentations would serve the occasion. I listened to different speakers, observed the responses of the attendees, was engaged in the conference as the young people led the way and I found myself inspired." He went on to tell us, "I am enamored with the positivity of the young people...and I believe they will contribute to the definition and growth of their country." He said, "I realized that one has to become a two-way gate...prepared to give...prepared to take in. This all leads to becoming educated, valuable global citizens engaged in the exchange and trade of culture and ideas."

This is the New Burundi!

BURUNDI AFRICA YOUTH COALITION IN ACTION ASTOUNDS MEMBER OF AMERICAN DELEGATION

Dr. Vicki Harris

Dr. Vicki Harris, Vice President of Human Resources for RBC Ministries, traveled this summer, 2014, with a delegation to the Republic of Burundi, Africa.

The Burundi Youth Coalition in Action hosted the delegation. Dr. Harris said, "In a country that has historically dealt with unrest, our American delegation felt extremely safe and welcomed by the people in this beautiful country. This was truly a life changing visit."

What Dr. Harris discovered as she attended the National Youth Conference, led by the Burundi Youth Coalition in Action was amazing to this delegate. She said, "The youth in this organization are very well trained, polite and orderly. They demonstrated such excellence and team spirit in everything they handled. I was thoroughly impressed with their level of character. I have not seen youth like this in any other country I've visited. The opening of several Training Centers was a special highlight for me."

This is the New Burundi

THE BUILDING OF A NATION - BURUNDI AFRICA

Miss Marisa Dean pictured with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

This summer, 2014, a delegation of interested people set off for the Republic of Burundi, Africa to attend their National Youth Conference. They were able to observe and discover first hand an amazing phenomenon. Burundi Africa is experiencing growth and change. The people are uniting to build their nation into something they can be proud of.

One of the youth delegates, Marisa Dean, a student with United Graduate College and Seminar International, had this to say about her experiences. "I wanted to understand how groups of people actually create change from the lens of looking at a whole country. Understanding their needs and the correct way to supply those needs." She went on to tell us after her visit and experiencing the environment of Burundi, "In my observation, Burundi is being structurally rebuilt under new principles, under the alignment of Godly principles." Miss Dean expressed how she observed the effect of this in the peaceful environment throughout the country. She said, "It was inspiring."

This is the New Burundi

GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL PEACE AMBASSADOR FINDS BURUNDI AFRICA NATION ON THE RISE

International Goodwill Peace Ambassador Hoa Tong with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

Dr. Hoa Tong, on a visit to Burundi this summer and after being warmly greeted the people of the Republic of Burundi, said "I immediately became a student of Burundi's government, landscape, climate, markets and especially the people." 

He went on to say, "I learned that the government of Burundi is progressive, with their President Pierre Nkurunziza, implementing policies that unite the people to take pride in their nation and help build it. The markets are primed and a rich incubator for exponential growth. The Burundians are gentle, kind, honest and helpful people - with resilient hopes and powerful dreams. In spite of their tragic past, they are determined not to let it hold back their bright future. They are united in this effort to change national mind sets and embrace the good things God and their own dreams would bring to pass for them."

Dr. Tong observed, "Burundians loving one another seems the only deterrent from repeating the mistakes of their fathers." He went on to say, "They are discovering love is the only force that would empower and move them to transform their beloved nation." 

This is the foundation of a rising nation!

This is the New Burundi!

THE YOUTH OF BURUNDI AFRICA INSPIRE HOPE, FAITH, AND VALUE TO AMERICAN DELEGATION

Nick Nguyen

During the summer of 2014, Nick Nguyen, a minister and Youth Leader of Freedom Worship Center in San Jose, California, attended the National Youth Conference in the Republic of Burundi Africa. He traveled as part of a delegation to Burundi.

Nguyen had these reflections. "I prematurely thought I was going to impart what I have acquired from God and America." What he discovered was, "The people of Burundi were among the most loving, genuine, humble, intelligent and God loving people I have ever met. The average Burundian spoke three or more languages fluently. This revealed the capacity and zeal the people have toward progress."

Those visiting Burundi are being encouraged to be aware of the self-motivation of the Burundians under the supportive leadership of President Pierre Nkurunziza, President of Republic of Burundi. Burundi Africa is finding solutions for their countries' challenges and working to build a stronger Burundi.

This is the New Burundi!

PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI TEACHES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP

President Pierre Nkurunziza

Twice a year in the Republic of Burundi Africa their president takes the governmental leaders away for a week of leadership training. President Nkurunziza desires to leave a legacy for the nation of the importance of hard work everyday to build their country. In his leadership training he is working with a united government with the two tribes, Hutu and the Tutsi working together as one family toward the building of their nation.

Ambassador Rivers says, “I believes it is very important to teach leadership, bringing the people to see the importance of being on the same page to advance their country. President Nkurunziza is reaping the results of these trainings by the unity of the people of Burundi.”

This is the New Burundi!

PRESIDENT OF BURUNDI EMPOWER THROUGH EDUCATION

H.E. President Pierre Nkurunziza Teaching The People of Burundi

President Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, believes that to empower a nation you must education the people. So within his 9-year tenure as the President of the Republic of Burundi, he has encouraged the building of over 2,500 schools around the country. In the first 50 years of independence the country built 1,800 schools. This president believes in action and as a result of the Community Works Day incentive, the people are aggressively building schools in their communities. This has been a great unifier of the two tribes having long-standing conflict, the Hutu and the Tutsi. Working together to build their nation is making a difference.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers said, “To watch a people build a nation with their own hands, one brick at a time, is an outstanding and effective model for transformation.”

This is the New Burundi!

DENISE NKURUNZIZA FIRST LADY OF BURUNDI BUILDS HER NATION

First Lady Denise Nkurunziza

The First Lady of Burundi believes action speaks louder than words. If you look at her actions, every Saturday you would find her at the Community Works Day, working alongside the people of Burundi. She is committed to winning for her country.

“Theory doesn’t change nations, action and hard work changes nations. You can have the best philosophy in the world but, if it stays on paper, it’s just a philosophy. The difference in the country of Burundi is the leadership of President Pierre Nkurunziza and First Lady Denise Nkurunziza. They exemplify their philosophy through actions at the Community Work Days. They are teaching by example as they work side-by-side with their people. I have worked with this country for 6 years and what has taken place within that time frame is utterly outstanding. There is a peace in the country and a unity like no other I’ve seen. This shows the power of hard work,” said Ambassador Clyde Rivers.

This is the New Burundi!

PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI ACKNOWLEDGES THE GOLDEN RULE FOR HIS NATION

President Pierre Nkurunziza

 

The President of the Republic of Burundi Africa and his work with Ambassador Mussie Hailu has welcomed religious freedom in Burundi. The President understands the importance of religious freedom as a human right and honors the people of Burundi by being an advocate for religious freedom.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers states, “It is a day to rejoice when a country has a president that honors their freedoms and is a living example of the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ The example of President Nkurunziza and his work in Burundi is why there is such transformation.”

This is the New Burundi!

COMMUNITY WORK DAY – THE NEW MODEL FOR NATION BUILDING

H.E. President Pierre Nkurunziza with Ambassador Clyde Rivers working with his people

 

The President of Republic of Burundi Africa is establishing community workdays in Burundi. This day consists of every Burundian working together for two hours a week to build their communities. This model has been going for several years and the government of this country has seen a unity building between the Hutu and the Tutsi tribes that have experienced long standing ethnic division for years.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers says, “It is a beautiful day when you see people working together to build their nation in peace ad harmony. This Community Works Day is the new model for national develop and was created by President Pierre Nkurunziza.

This is the New Burundi!

Successful International Youth Conference in Burundi Africa

United Graduate College and Seminary Intl. Chancellor, Dr. Michal Pitzl

Pictured with Burundian Youth at the Conference

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, with United Graduate College and Seminary International Chancellor, Prof. Michal Pitzl, had the privilege of attending the annual Youth Conference in Burundi Africa this month. This Youth Conference was in session to teach young people the power of entrepreneurism with a foundation based in God. The young people of Burundi gathered from various provinces joining other national youth teams from the United States and Nigeria. These teams traveled to Burundi for this four-day conference and enjoyed their cross-cultural interaction learning about being global entrepreneurs.

The conference was a great success because the dialog and the unity of the spirit in each meeting. There were multi-nations and multi-faiths in this phenomenal conference. Professor Albert Nasasagare, the Founder of Youth in Action Coalition was very pleased with the outcome of this conference.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers said, “I believe one day the nations of the world will look to the Republic of Burundi Africa to learn how to build their nations with their youth. Burundi is being built by one word, coined by Professor Albert Nasasagare, that word being, ‘Action’ - We build by action not talk.”

This is the New Burundi!

Burundi Youth Coalition in Action

United Graduate College and Seminary Intl. Chancellor,

Prof. Michal Pitzl Pictured with Burundian Youth

Professor Albert Nasasagare, the Founder of Youth in Action Coalition, kicked off his national campaign in the county of Burundi Africa last week. There were four Youth in Action Coalition Training Centers opened, in four different Providences in the country of Burundi this month.

Burundi's Ambassador at Large, Ambassador Clyde Rivers commented saying, “This is a very important day for Burundi Africa because the young people of the nation are establishing training centers to help other youth become entrepreneurs. Any nation of the world that sees their youth taking initiative to create business in their nation will be a force in the economics of the world. What I appreciate the most about the young people of this country – they are taking responsibility for the leadership and the economic empowerment of their own nation. What a great day for the Republic of Burundi Africa!”

PRESIDENT OF BURUNDI AFRICA MODELS LEADERSHIP

H.E. President Pierre Nkurunziza Working with His People

The President of Republic of Burundi, H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza, has created a life -changing program for his country. He not only tells his nation that they are supposed to work for a good life, he actually models the importance of hard work every Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00. He physically and personally builds their country with his people. Together they are building schools, medical centers and government offices.

President Nkurunziza is creating this Community Works building program and is exemplifying a new leadership model for the world. Action speaks louder than words!

This is the New Burundi