THE HONORABLE AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS RECEIVES GAVAL FROM TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representative Senfronia Thompson with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and Representative Senfronia Thompson, of the Texas House of Representatives presented a gavel to the Honorable Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi Africa. This event took place in Houston, Texas in November of 2014. The gavel from the Texas House of Representatives was presented in the company of prominent leaders in the State of Texas.

Ambassador Rivers said, “State of Texas I was humbled that this great state would think enough of the work I’ve done around the world for the Republic of Burundi Africa, to present this highly esteemed gavel from your House of Representatives. I extend a great big ‘thank you’ to you and your state.”

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.”

THE BUILDING OF A NATION - BURUNDI AFRICA

Miss Maris 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

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

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!