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Burundi
In the heart of Africa, dreams deserve a chance.
We support children with a home, food, education, healthcare and someone who believes in them.
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Where is Burundi?
At the heart of the Great Lakes region in East Africa. It borders Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A small country with an immense place in this story.
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Yolanda’s Family
A family that began in 2003
Yolanda’s Family is a Spanish non-profit. In Bujumbura, it welcomes and supports children with protection, education, food, healthcare and a caring place to grow.
“La familia no siempre se hereda. A veces se construye, niño a niño.”
Cuidados que transforman
What a donation makes possible
Food
Three daily meals and nourishing food.
Education
School, books, uniforms and vocational training.
Health
Medical attention, follow-up and care.
Childhood
Play, sport, outings and time to be children.
Hechos que importan. Gatumba · 2026
Support reaches further
In 2026, extraordinary donations brought school supplies and food to more than 860 children from 100 families in Gatumba.
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children reached by the 2026 distribution
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families supported
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daily meals at the home
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purpose: create opportunity
One reality, two worlds
Two worlds. The same needs.
There are things we use every day without stopping to think about them: a bed, water, food, a bathroom, clothes, books and somewhere to play. They may be routine for us. For many children, having them can completely change a life.
“What is part of my everyday life can be extraordinary for another child.”
Our everyday life
We have a place to call home: rooms, a kitchen, bathrooms, water, electricity and somewhere to rest.
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Our everyday life
A home
We have a place to call home: rooms, a kitchen, bathrooms, water, electricity and somewhere to rest.
Our everyday life
Every night a bed awaits us: a mattress, pillow, sheets, blankets and privacy.
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Our everyday life
A bed
Every night a bed awaits us: a mattress, pillow, sheets, blankets and privacy.
Here
We turn on a tap and water appears. We shower, cook, wash clothes and brush our teeth almost without thinking.
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Here
Turning on a tap
We turn on a tap and water appears. We shower, cook, wash clothes and brush our teeth almost without thinking.
Our everyday life
We open the fridge when we are hungry. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are part of our routine.
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Our everyday life
Eating
We open the fridge when we are hungry. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are part of our routine.
For us
Books, notebooks, pens, backpacks, computers and school supplies.
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For us
School
Books, notebooks, pens, backpacks, computers and school supplies.
We have
Toys, television, computers, internet, parks, gardens and places to play.
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We have
Playing
Toys, television, computers, internet, parks, gardens and places to play.
For us
We open a wardrobe and choose a shirt, shoes, coat or trousers.
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For us
Our clothes
We open a wardrobe and choose a shirt, shoes, coat or trousers.
When we feel unwell
We have access to doctors, medicines, check-ups, hospitals and treatment.
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When we feel unwell
Health
We have access to doctors, medicines, check-ups, hospitals and treatment.
A life full of resources
Home, bed, shower, water, food, clothes, books, computer, games, garden, kitchen, bathroom and backpack.
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A life full of resources
Everything we have
Home, bed, shower, water, food, clothes, books, computer, games, garden, kitchen, bathroom and backpack.
This is not about guilt
It is not about feeling guilty for what we have.
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This is not about guilt
A change of perspective
It is not about feeling guilty for what we have.
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Now you can become part of this family too.
Your donation can become a notebook, food, medical care, safety and, above all, a future.
Adoptive member
Become a Yolanda's Family member
Your regular gift gives the children stability: a home, food, school and care every month.
Antes de donar
Frequently asked questions
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Let’s talk
Would you like to help or learn more? Write to us and we will reply as soon as possible.
Bujumbura, Burundi
Yolanda’s Family · España
A small action here can mean a great opportunity there.
They are already doing their part: learning, growing and dreaming. Help us keep walking beside them.