Ubuntu - Village of Life

30/06/2025

The impact of collaboration on enhancing the quality of care. Segal Family Foundation.

30/05/2025

In , where poor connectivity has long hindered access to modern tools and resources, the Starlink installation enhances internet speeds from 8 Mbps to approximately 400 Mbps, marking a 5000% increase in bandwidth. This leap in connectivity directly supports Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana, Founder and CEO of Ubuntu - Village of Life, in his vision to transform Mugamba into a “Silicon Valley of Burundi.”
This donation builds on prior support from the U.S. government, including the recent provision of over $500,000 in advanced medical equipment by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to the Ubuntu - Village of Life Hospital. This contribution has significantly improved maternal and pediatric care for thousands of rural patients, particularly women and children under five.
“With this high-speed internet connection, we can now accelerate the digital transformation of our healthcare programs—moving from paper-based to fully digital systems using OpenMRS software. Our hospital is evolving into a teaching and research institution,” said Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana. “This isn’t just about faster internet—it’s the foundation for smarter, more effective service delivery and inclusive development.”
The American Corner Bururi, recognized as a top-performing American Space by the U.S. Ambassador on May 8, 2025, serves as a vibrant hub for youth empowerment, education, and innovation. Andika Magazine U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi, Yehuda Neumark, Lori DiPrete Brown, Segal Family Foundation, full story: https://andikamagazine.net/bridging-the-digital-divide.../ U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi, Segal Family Foundation

10/05/2025

31/03/2025

On March 28th, 2025, the American Corner Bururi celebrated Women's Month by gathering women from Mugamba to honor women leaders and share inspiring testimonies from commune representatives. The event showcased the vital contributions of women to their families and communities while focusing on collective goals rooted in hard work and teamwork. An open forum addressed challenges such as discrimination and gender inequality, with women leaders encouraging participants to advocate for their rights and embrace their capabilities. Ultimately, the occasion aimed to empower women to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential.
U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi



Segal Family Foundation
McGill University
USAID - US Agency for International Development

21/03/2025

The King Baudouin Foundation delegation visited Ubuntu Village of Life on this Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 2.30-4.30 pm. The delegation was composed by Hervé Lisoir, Head of Programme Europe & International and Emile Uwezowamungu, a delegation member.
The visit aimed to understand UVL’s interventions and see which areas are likely to be eligible for future partnerships.
Upon their arrival, the delegation members visited the American corner and enjoyed the high speed internet connection for a short time, learned about all the corner’s programs and visited the library before taking a tour at the UVL polyclinic.

At the polyclinic, the visitors started with the reception and triage service. They appreciated how speedily the service works and learned more about the way data from patients is recorded and saved using both registers and computers.

In the service of medical imagery and dentistry, the visitors regretted to see that the clinic has a modern equipment but some of them are not functioning because of the lack of stable and enough electricity.

The brief tour at the polyclinic ended in the maternity, neonatology, hospitalization and laboratory services. There was a question on how we manage to keep the premature babies if electricity is not stable. The host team mentioned that they always start a generator when there is a case of emergency.

The team was presented all the spaces of plants including more than 18 medicinal plants, vegetables, fruits and different animals. They have been interested by how we make sterilizers from simple elements including compost, ash and products from some plants. The guests wished there was a way of examining the composition of the fertilizers made that way to be sure the exact amount of element x and element y from the quantity z of the fertilizer.

The visit ended in a fantastic way where participants shared lunch and got the occasion of discussing about the next steps.

22/02/2025

This Wednesday February 19, 2025 was another important day in terms of promotion of a better education in Mugamba launched by UVL.
We were honored by the presence of the education specialist from the US embassy in Burundi, sir Sintuka Ramadhani where he shared very insightful options on how to define one's talents and finally be able to grab opportunities that are shared by different institutions including the US ones at Tora Lycee. The session was also attended by the UVL Access students who also demonstrated the competence they acquired during the year they spent participating in the program.
Some gifts including dictionaries, pens and cups were given to students who contributed most in the discussions, or asked very crucial questions during the sessions. The Tora Lycee principal assistant thanked the US embassy for being such a valuable partner in the education in Burundi and request to provide more books and dictionaries as they need more of them.

U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi
McGill University
USAID - US Agency for International Development
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Ntisumbwa Anicet
Alexis Nizigiyimana
Akeza.net

28/01/2025

Empowering Healthcare, Saving Lives! 🌟

This week, the UVL Polyclinic held an important Neonatal Training Program for our dedicated healthcare professionals. 🩺✨ This hands-on training represents a crucial effort to reduce neonatal mortality and enhance the quality of newborn care in our community thanks to madiro, McGill University, Segal Family Foundation, U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi

28/01/2025

Empowering Healthcare, Saving Lives! 🌟

This week, the UVL Polyclinic held an important Neonatal Training Program for our dedicated healthcare professionals. 🩺✨ This hands-on training represents a crucial effort to reduce neonatal mortality and enhance the quality of newborn care in our community thanks to , McGill University Segal Family Foundation U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP),

23/12/2024

On December 21, 2024, the Ubuntu Village of Life organized a trip for students enrolled in the English Access Microscholarship Program. This trip marked the culmination of an intensive session focused on enhancing students' English language skills, critical thinking abilities, social-emotional learning, and cultural awareness. however, The intensive sessions ,one of the access program components started on Wednesday 18 December and topic covered including theoretical and practical English and computer skills . The primary objective of this visit was to empower students through cultural learning. By visiting various tourist sites in Rutana, participants were able to gain insights into local history and ecology while reinforcing their language skills in real-world contexts.

USAID - US Agency for International Development
U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi
English Access Microscholarship Program - Headquarters
Sintuka Ramadhani
Alexis Nizigiyimana
Ntisumbwa Anicet
Lionel Mbazumutima

23/12/2024

Thank you U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi

23/12/2024

We were pleased to host Dr. Aliou Tall, Acting Country Representative for USAID/Burundi, and Maj. Chris Conner, Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi, at the Ubuntu Polyclinique, American Corner, and One Health and Agroecology Field School to celebrate the anniversary of the UVL Polyclinique and American Corner. They had the opportunity to visit the One Health and Agroecology Field School, which focuses on medicinal plants, fruits, and vegetables. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agroecological practices, enhance local entrepreneurship, and strengthen cultural collaboration in Burundi. We are excited to share the positive impact of the American Corner and UVL Polyclinique, both supported by the U.S. Government. Thanks USAID - US Agency for International Development, and U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi, Segal Family Foundation