HER EXCELLENCY DENISE NKURUNZIZA’S GRADUATION

Friday, 16 December 2016 was a great day ceremonies of graduation for 839 laureates and Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi was among them. This activity was organised by Hope of Africa University and took place at Mugoboka where was built “Mount Hope campus” at Gitega province.

“I challenge you to be workers and trustworthy for being the model in society. You have to make the choice between blessing and curse. So be careful when you take decision”. This is the recommendation of legal representative of Free Methodist Church to laureates.

According to the USA Ambassador in Burundi, the time is coming now to take their future in hands.

The First Lady of Burundi who was the graduates’ Representative thanked the Hope of Africa University administration for having prepared the kind of ceremonies, and appreciated the education she got at that University. She also recommended the ladies to continue their school as she expects to do. Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza now completes her Bachelor of Art in Bible and Theology.

BURUNDI COMMEMORATED THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CONTRACEPTION

 

Friday, September 30, 2016, Burundi celebrated the International Day of contraception in Kayanza province, under the patronage of Her Excellency Denise Nkurunziza, the First Lady of Burundi. The ceremonies were held in “Le Paradis” Hotel under the theme: "Family Planning is consent of the couple: the active participation of men."

Besides the high personalities including the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament, more than 200 men leaders participated in these ceremonies.

Madam Representative of UNFPA in Burundi welcomed many health initiatives of the government to its people. She also promised that her organization will continue to support all endeavors of the government, especially in the health field.

In her speech, the First Lady stated that thechildren before were considered as an asset. However, overcrowding can cause insecurity. She added that the above theme was chosen to sensitize men on their responsibility in family planning. "Overcrowding is an impediment to development that is why the Head of State recommended the population to give birth to necessary children."
The ceremonies were concluded by discussion on reproductive health. In this interview, several men have promised to share in family planning