Burundi Buy A Brick Project

14/12/2025

A message from Teresa & Fr Guy ...

Dear all,

Father Guy and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser in support of young people in Burundi working to build a Center for Reconciliation.

Your generosity has come at a particularly meaningful time. As Christmas approaches—a season that invites reflection, hope, and compassion—you chose to show solidarity with others. This is all the more moving given that many people in Ireland are facing their own challenges, but your gift is not only a financial contribution; it is a sign of encouragement and hope, reminding our friends in Burundi that they are not alone and that others believe in their vision for a more peaceful future.

Thanks to your support, young people who are committed to healing divisions and rebuilding trust are closer to having a place to meet, learn, and work together for reconciliation. Please know how deeply grateful we are for your kindness. Your generosity makes a real difference, and it will continue to bear fruit in ways that reach far beyond what we can immediately see.

With heartfelt thanks and warm wishes for peace and hope this Christmas season

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13/12/2025

Hi everyone, due to restrictions from Facebook we couldn't go live. Below is the recording of the Draw instead. Huge congrats to the winners. A massive thank you to everyone for your generous support we honestly cannot thank you enough. In the coming weeks we will have the canvas print completed with your names on it and shipped to Burundi to be placed in the Centre for Reconciliation.

Teresa will be forwarding a word of thanks on behalf of the project also. We have raised just under €1000 which we are absolutely thrilled about.

Again thanks to everyone and we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year

The Sweeney Family

13/12/2025

Draw takes place at 2pm today..ticket sales close off at 1.30. Huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far we cannot thank you enough ❤️❤️ Best of luck to all

11/12/2025

Last chance to buy your tickets for the Monster Raffle this Saturday at 2pm. Tickets €5 each

Again the draw will take place live on Facebook this Saturday 13th December at 2pm.. so just a few more days to get your tickets

You can purchase your ticket through our Go Fund me link here:
https://gofund.me/52ff9ba4e

or you can Revolut or organise cash payment to Marcie on 085 8887549

All tickets purchased are buying a brick to build the Reconciliation Centre in Burundi, therefore your name will be placed on a Canvas Brick Wall with the Irish Flag in the background. This will be displayed pride of place in the Centre in recognition of the support of the Irish people.

Thank you for any support you can give
The Sweeney Family & Teresa

09/12/2025

A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so generously so far. We have raised nearly €600. We have decided to add a further 2 prizes to the raffle.

Again the draw will take place live on Facebook this Saturday 13th December at 2pm.. so just a few more days to get your tickets

You can purchase your ticket through our Go Fund me link here:
https://gofund.me/52ff9ba4e

or you can Revolut 085 8887549 (Marcie)

All tickets purchased are buying a brick to build the Reconciliation Centre in Burundi, therefore your name will be placed on a Canvas Brick Wall with the Irish Flag in the background. This will be displayed pride of place in the Centre in recognition of the support of the Irish people.

Thank you for any support you can give
The Sweeney Family & Teresa

28/11/2025

1st Prize in our Buy A Brick Raffle is the Monster Hamper containing:

Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey
Captain Morgans
Gordons Dry Gin
Bottle Baileys
3 x White Wine
3 x Red Wine
Bottle of Prosecco
2 Boxes of coke (12 Pack)
Jacobs Elite Mikado
Afternoon Tea
Box of Celebrations
Box of Heroes
Box of Roses
Box of Quality Street
Box of Victoria Biscuits
Box of Hunky Dory Tayto
Box of King Crisps
3 x Tub of Pringles
3 x Doritos
Barry's Tea
Nescafe Coffee
Cadbury's Hot Chocolate
2 x Xmas Mugs
Mrs Glam Create & Captivate Tanning Essentials Kit
Mrs Glam Create & Captivate Makeup Essentials Kit

You can purchase your ticket through our Go Fund me link here:
https://gofund.me/52ff9ba4e

or you can Revolut 085 8887549 (Marcie)

Again the draw will take place live on Facebook on Saturday 13th December at 2pm

All tickets purchased are buying a brick to build the Reconciliation Centre in Burundi, therefore your name will be placed on a Canvas Brick Wall with the Irish Flag in the background. This will be displayed pride of place in the Centre in recognition of the support of the Irish people.

Thank you for any support you can give

The Sweeney Family & Teresa

27/11/2025

Burundi Buy A Brick Project

27/11/2025

Hi we are The Sweeney Family in Kildare Town and our sister Teresa Geslin, who lives in France is looking for your help again. A few years ago you donated very generously to a wonderful project her son took part in in bringing food, clothing and educational supplies to an orphanage in Morocco. Through the 4l trophy project in France, they drove Renault 4l cars through the desert where the Irish Flag was printed pride of place on the bonnet of his car.

We would again love to see our Irish Flag represent the generosity of the Irish people with our Burundi project Buy A Brick. Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world. 44% of its population is under the age of 15 years old !!! For decades its has suffered ethnic and political violence but is now working to rebuild peace and stability. The project we want to help with is building a Centre for Reconciliation where the youth of Burundi can come to learn life skills in a safe and welcoming environment. The link Teresa has in Burundi is with an the most amazing and compassionate Priest Fr Guy. He was her Parish Priest in France but even more so has remained a very good friend. He travels to Burundi for months on end to help with this project.

How can you help: We are asking everyone to Buy A Brick to help build this Centre. The cost is €5 and you will be entered into a draw for a monster hamper with every purchase. Your name will be printed on a canvas Brick wall which will have the Irish flag in the background. This canvas print will be displayed in the Reconciliation Centre as a mark of our contribution.

We would greatly appreciate any support you can give. If you can't give financially that's totally understandable, perhaps you could help by sharing instead.

You can follow our progress and get more information on our page here

Thank you all
Teresa & The Sweeney Family

** Pictures of Monster Hamper and other prizes to follow**

https://gofund.me/3e975ca3c

Revolut Marcie on 085 8887549