The Wings of Hope for Africa Foundation was born from my deep compassion for children and families in need.
I was born and raised in Burundi, a country in East Africa marked by widespread poverty and political upheaval. In 2005, I immigrated to Canada, where I am now a proud mother of three children. Becoming a mother deepened my understanding of the love, care, and security every child deserves — and also expanded my empathy for mothers who fear they cannot feed or support their own children, a reality far too common in East Africa.
The privileges I have experienced as a mother in Canada, combined with my early experiences of life in Burundi, inspired my commitment to support and advocate for Black communities, helping families overcome poverty and access the opportunities they need to thrive.
Early on in the WHA conception, our efforts focused on supporting the most vulnerable families in Burundi. Through various initiatives which you can learn more about under our history and programs tabs, we worked to address basic needs and build foundations for self-sufficiency. Since then, we have had the opportunity to expand into Rwanda, a neighboring country in East Africa, and into Calgary, Alberta, Canada, my new home city. Our purpose remains strong, to give to those less fortunate and to help them help themselves.
Early on in the WHA conception, our efforts focused on supporting the most vulnerable families in Burundi. Through various initiatives which you can learn more about under our history and programs tabs, we worked to address basic needs and build foundations for self-sufficiency. Since then, we have had the opportunity to expand into Rwanda, a neighboring country in East Africa, and into Calgary, Alberta, Canada, my new home city. Our purpose remains strong, to give to those less fortunate and to help them help themselves.
Our History
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