About Us
Mission
Empower individuals and communities to build a sustainable future.
Focus of activities
GDFB works with individuals and communities to plan and build for the future, with regards to the
⦁ local environment (reforestation, soil retention, sustainable agriculture, water quality),
⦁ income generation,
⦁ education and
⦁ youth retention.
Modes of operation
GDFB is striving to continuously listen and assist a community to build and improve existing community structures. GDFB strives to increase the sense of love and dedication to the land, the environment and the local social fabric and instill a strong sense of belonging. GDFB works extensively with volunteers and local organizations and associations to implement the activities the community has helped design.
History
Global Development Foundation was registered as an non-profit foundation in Burundi in 2017 (by Ministerial Decree) by professionals building a grid-connected solar power plant in the country. After experiencing and seeing, first hand, the challenges the rural population was facing in the country, the founders wanted to engage deeper with the population to have a lasting positive impact.
Board members
Patrick Nzitunga
Patrick is a Burundian citizen with long experience in the field of impactful and sustainable project development. His has extensive local knowledge and a deep dedication to empower people and communities.
Dr. Hanna H. Klein
Dr Klein is an expert in Environmental Science and renewable energy with experience as a business consultant and the head of Environmental and social impact assessment. She has been working extensively in Burundi the last number of years and has a passion for the people of Burundi.
Hon. Jean Jaques Nyenimigabo
A Burudian leader and mentor with deep roots in Mubuga region.
Michael Fichtenberg
A financing expert with a passion for Africa in general and Burundi in particular.