Burundi Development Initiatives

Who we are

We are Burundi Development Initiatives (BDI), a nonprofit working with local leaders to address urgent community needs and promote sustainable development across Burundi. We advocate for investments that create lasting impact and collaborate across sectors to help remove barriers to the country’s socio-economic growth.

What
we do

Community Empowerment

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Education Support

Entrepreneurship

Investment Advocacy

Workforce Training

Improved education by providing school supplies and refurbishing buildings in over seven schools accross Burundi.

Partnered with donors to fund local communities, supporting the Mukenke Orphanage with food, shelter, and basic care for over 200+ orphans.

Recent activities

DONATION AT MASANGO

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Deputy President of Burundi Development Initiatives (BDI), Mr. Epitace Rurimwishiga, together with other members of the Burundi BDI team, provided substantial support to Masango Technical School in Cibitoke, north-western Burundi. The donation included books to support education; and hygienic products (sanitary pads and soap) for girls, aimed at supporting menstrual hygiene management for female students. This donation comes in addition to 10 sacks of cement recently given by BDI to support the completion of the Headmaster’s Office under construction. The school has just celebrated its 25th anniversary; and its management expressed profound gratitude to Burundi Development Initiatives; and appealed for additional support, particularly in addressing critical needs such as qualified teachers, laboratory facilities, and adequate sanitation infrastructures.

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