The Need
Burundi has been through the fires of civil war, AIDS and poverty for too long.
300,000 people lost their lives in the civil war ending in 2005. At less than
$400.00/year per capita income, Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the
world. In the midst of such great need and unrest, children pay the steepest price.
What can we do, so far from these needs? What can you do?
Sometimes the greatest needs are the seeds for great opportunities.
Imagine an economy where the average income is less that $400.00 per year.
Now, think about the US - the average income for a US citizen (with some college)
is about $31,000.00. If you lived in Burundi, you might be one of those average folks
getting along on $400.00 per year. Imagine how much $140.00 could change your life.
Actually, that is how much is costs provide food, clothing, medical care, school fees
and even some recreational activities to a child for an entire year who, otherwise,
would not have any of these. This is the opportunity. For a small amount of money to
us, who are blessed to live in such a wealthy country, you can change a child’s life.
Our Mission
Burundi Orphan Relief was founded in 2005 to address the desperate needs of orphans
and at-risk children - the innocent victims who bear the brunt of civil strife, AIDS
and poverty. Burundi Orphan Relief works through Maranatha Mission Church in Bujumbura
(and surrounding areas), to care for abandoned children, and children who lost their
mother or father and the surviving parent cannot care for them. Through the support
provided by Burundi Orphan Relief, these children have a chance at a life they would
not have dreamed. Let me introduce you to a couple of our success stories…
