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• Population: 10 million• 90% living in rural areas• Agriculture-based

economy• Languages: Kirundi,

French, English• $279 GDP per capita• 80% living on <$1 a day• 185 of 187 countries in

the 2011 UN Human Development Index

 

“The world’s poorest country”

(World Bank, 2006)

185 of 187 countries on the 2011 UNDP HDI

$279 per capita GDP

80% living on <$1 a day

27,830 sq. km. of land

10,557,259 total population

90% living in rural areas

1 in 5 children die before age five

1 in 9 lifetime risk of maternal death

BURUNDI

VHW

Burundi: Rwanda’s “Evil Twin”

Similarities: Colonized by Germany (1890) and Belgium (1916) Densely populated (~10mn people) Size of Maryland Mountainous terrain Genocidal civil wars—between October 1993 and

August 2005 in Burundi and between April and June 1994 in Rwanda

Differences: GDP:

2.326 billion USD in Burundi 6.375 billion USD in Rwanda

UN Millennium Development Goals Progress Index: 1.5 of 8 for Burundi 6 of 8 in Rwanda

Burundi

Rwanda

Why Invest in Burundi?

VHW’s model of community ownership demonstrates the immense human capital available.

Burundi is a post-conflict country; foreign attention and investment is necessary for building development and peace & security.

In May 2013, Burundi was ranked among the global top 10 improvers in the ease of doing business for the second consecutive year.

Context

Genocide and civil war (1993-2006)

Long, dark shadow of civil war

Government hospital

operating room

• Belgian colony from 1945-1962 • Independence: July 1962• Genocide and civil war (1993-2006)

• 1 in 5 children die before age five• 1 in 9 lifetime risk of maternal death• 1 doctor per 50,000 people

Deogratias Niyizonkiza Founder and CEO

• 2014 Dalai Lama Unsung Heroes Award • 2013 People to People International’s

Eisenhower Medallion Award (previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and Neil Armstrong)

• 2013 Williams College Honorary Degree• 2011 International Medal Award of St. John’s

University • 2010 Women Refugee Commission’s Voices

of Courage Award• Strength in What Remains chronicles Deo’s

experiences through…• Childhood in Burundi• Medical school in Bujumbura• Escape from Burundian genocide• Homelessness in New York• Founding of Village Health Works

View from Kigutu

Lake Tanganyika

Neighbors in Kigutu

VHW treats the root causes and social determinants of illness, disease, violence, and neglect in collaboration with those we serve.

Women, with children on their backs, and menall joined together for a common cause.

Kigutu, July 19, 2006

Before and After

VisionVillage Health Works (VHW) seeks to be an international center of excellence and premier teaching institution in global health. We envision a healthier and more just, peaceful, and prosperous society in Burundi and beyond.

Health• inpatient and outpatient care• doctor, nurse, and CHW training• laboratory and pharmacy• home visits• overseas treatment

Education• after-school program• music and arts programs• computer literacy classes• supply drives• student, teacher, and principal training

Community Engagement• "VHW demonstrates an unparalleled

level of community participation"-Dr. Paul Farmer

Agriculture & Environment• demonstration garden• greenhouse• livestock• household gardens• farming cooperatives

Economic Development• livelihood skills training• women's income-generating

cooperatives

PEACE

&

PROSPERITY

Program Overview:

Health CareBecause without good health, no society is self-sufficient.

In 2012:

-23,497 patients treated

-103 community health workers

-100% patient adherence to AIDS and tuberculosis treatment

-228% increase in the rate of HIV voluntary testing (2,225 cases in 2012)

 -221% increase in prenatal consultations (1,141 cases in 2012)

 -1,332 malnutrition patients treated

- 266% increase in epilepsy patients treated (571 cases in 2012, decreasing stigma across Kigutu)

Education

• After-school program • Arts and music program• IT classes• Supply drives• Student, teacher, and

principal trainings

*We are establishing Kigutu Academy, a model school of excellence encompassing everything from early childhood development to higher learning and research.

In 2012:- 61 teachers trained- 130 after-school participants- 13,800 students benefited from principal management training- 2,690 6th grade students participated in practice tests- 4,935 notebooks and 1,362 pens distributed

Because a well-educated mind is the best foundation for progress.

Program Overview:*

Agriculture & Environment

• General and specialized training programs for agricultural extension agents (AEAs), women, and patients

• Demonstration garden• Livestock • Household gardens• Farming cooperatives• Greenhouse• Seed distributions• Environmental protection

initiatives

Program Overview

In 2012:

51 farming cooperatives

426 household gardens

52 goats and 12 chickens distributed

20,000 tree seedlings planted

Because nutritious food is medicine.

Economic DevelopmentBecause poverty and poor health are intertwined.

Women’s Health Pavilion

The WHP will offer:• Safe delivery of babies• Safe emergency obstetrics care• Capability to grow into comprehensive surgical services

Burundi’s premiere teaching hospital, training national and regional health professionals

LearnJoin VHW's global

community at villagehealthworks.org

AdvocateStart a student or community group to raise

awareness.

DonateMake a tax-deductible

contribution by mail or online.

VolunteerApply to a

volunteer or internship

position online.

Call to Action

www.villagehealthworks.org

IMPACT

Appendix

Board of Directors Anne Peretz (Chair)Deogratias NiyizonkizaDziwe NtabaPaul FarmerJoia S. MukherjeeTracy KidderBill JacobLesley KingPaul EnglishAndrew HaringMegan Newman Edward M. Cardoza Richard J. Deckelbaum

Advisory Board 

Jozelyn R. Davis (Chair) Peter AwnLouise BravermanSusan FeaginSteven GlickelEtsuko HaringTom HenrySharon HoweSharon JacobSarah Bennison MachielsArien MackWilliam McClureJack McGourtyJames O’MalleySandhya Persad David RoubiniLelia RuckensteinMary Kay Smith-Fawzi

In-Country Executive Council Théodore Niyongabo (Chair)Marianne BarutwanayoBishop Venant BacinoniFr. Charles BizimanaMinister Saidi KibeyaAstere NiyonkuruGerard Hakizimana Partner Organizations

Burundian Government Columbia University Global Health Corps Partners In Health PRODEMAUNICEFWorld Food Program

 

 

Wendy SteinerJudith StoneKentaro Toyama

Statement of Activities

  2012 2011Revenue    

Contributions, grants and gifts in kind $1,111,226 $785,258

Government Grants $295,892 $103,882Gifts in kind and contributed services $6,000 $86,550

Other Income $15,004 $- Total revenue $1,428,122 $975,690

Expenses    Program Services 887,127   611,401Development 126,733   95,243

Administration 253,464 172,976 Total Expenses $1,267,324 $879,620

Excess/(shortfall) of revenue over expense   160,798   96,070

Restricted Funds balance Excess/(shortfall) for programs and capital projects.   265,710   498,939

Change in net assets   426,508   595,009Net assets at beginning of year   1,330,968   735,959

Net assets at end of year  1,757,476   1,330,968

Balance Sheet

2012 2011

Assets    

Cash and cash equivalents 335,211 559,381

Grants and contributions receivable 482,584 336,933

Fixed Assets 1,065,549 522,724

Total assets 1,883,344 1,419,038

Liabilities and net assets    

Liabilities

Accounts payable and Accrued Expenses and Line of Credit

125,868 46,672

Deferred Revenue 41,398

Total liabilities 125,868 88,070

Net assets

Unrestricted 992,827 832,029

Temporarily restricted 764,649 498,939

Total net assets 1,757,476 1,330,968

Total liabilities and net assets 1,883,344 1,419,038

Accomplishments & Strategy

To Date:• Land donated by the community

(2006)• Began operating:

• Health center (est. 2007)• Staff residence (2008)• 51 agricultural cooperatives

(2008)• Community center (2009)• Solar farm (2009)• 4 women’s cooperatives (2011)• After-school program and

teacher training (2012)

By 2014*• Women’s Health Pavilion• Full-fledged teaching hospital • Kigutu Academy (from early

childhood to higher research)• Augmented power supply• Expansion of agricultural

cooperatives and women’s economic development cooperatives

*See our strategic plan for more information.