Category Uncategorized

In May 2025, tragedy struck when Joshua (10) and Bella (8) lost their father, the family’s breadwinner. Their father had enrolled them in a high-standard international school in Bujumbura, but after his passing, their mother could not afford the fees…

“From survival to self-reliance.” Breaking cycles of poverty requires more than short-term relief; it demands equipping families with tools for long-term self-reliance. In Bujumbura, WiGLI brought this vision to life through innovative income-generating initiatives: ✨ Bricks-Making Project: Vulnerable families received…

At WiGLI, stewardship is more than a guiding value; it is a daily practice lived out by our team. Every month, our 13 dedicated staff members and volunteers across Gitega, Buhumuza, Burunga, and Bujumbura set aside a portion of their…

An elderly man was in despair. His child was sick, yet he was trapped in detention for failing to pay a fine of 130,000 BIF. Nearby, another mother faced an impossible choice: her child was unwell, but without a birth…

Across Burundi, many children are forced to abandon school due to poverty, family crises, or unstable living conditions. For these children, dropping out often means losing hope, becoming idle, and facing the risk of exploitation or early labor. WiGLI stepped…

At WiGLI, we believe that widows are not a burden, but a vital force for community resilience when given the right support. Many widows in Burundi face stigma, economic exclusion, and the overwhelming challenge of providing for their children alone.…