Burundi Development Initiatives

About us

Burundi Development Initiatives (BDI) is a nonprofit founded by Burundian natives residing in the United States (USA). who are dedicated to giving back to their homeland. Working with local leaders, they focus on Community Empowerment, Investment Advocacy, Workforce Training, entrepreneurship and Education to drive sustainable development in Burundi.

Vision

To contribute to the eradication of poverty in Burundi through a sustainable socio-economic development.

Mission

To help achieve a sustainable socio-economic development of Burundi through the promotion of investments, Industry - On - Demand skills training, fundraising efforts, and partnership with other resource providers.

Core Values

Accountability: Each board member, officer, and employee of BDI is responsible for accomplishing the tasks he/she is assigned to.

Integrity and respect: We conduct ourselves in a manner that demonstrates a sense of integrity towards our partners and colleagues. We acknowledge our differences in skills, personalities, traits, or opinions, and we pledge to be respectful as we interact with one another.

Teamwork: Our tasks are better accomplished if we work together and take advantage of our diverse expertise and experiences.

Inclusiveness: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

Community interest: The interest of the community we serve will always take precedence in all operational and strategic decisions we make.

Board of Directors