Village Health Works

Village Health Works Village Health Works is a nonprofit providing quality healthcare and education in rural Burundi

💚 Thank you to everyone who has supported the EEG (Electroencephalogram) initiative so far.Because of your generosity, w...
05/28/2026

💚 Thank you to everyone who has supported the EEG (Electroencephalogram) initiative so far.

Because of your generosity, we are nearly halfway to our $60,000 goal of bringing EEG diagnostics to Kigutu Hospital. Every contribution is helping move us closer to a future where children and families can access life-changing epilepsy diagnosis and care locally.

Thanks to the generosity of the Village Health Works board, the next $5,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar. There is still more work to do, and every donation continues to make a difference. Join us and double your inpact today!

Donate today: https://www.pledge.to/village-health-works-bringing-eeg-diagnostics-to-kigutu-hospital
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KIA Boys Basketball Team – National Inter-School Tournament Finalists 🏀Congratulations to the KIA Boys Basketball Team f...
05/24/2026

KIA Boys Basketball Team – National Inter-School Tournament Finalists 🏀

Congratulations to the KIA Boys Basketball Team for finishing 2nd in the National Inter-School Tournament after a hard-fought final against VAB (Various Academy of Bujumbura).

The final took place this past Sunday in Gitega, where both teams delivered an intense and competitive game. As runners-up, the team was awarded three basketballs as a prize.

The KIA team performed strongly throughout the tournament, demonstrating determination, discipline, and teamwork at every step.

Whether a team finishes first, last, or anywhere in between, sports help build the skills students need for life both on and off the court. Proud of our students for representing KIA with heart, resilience, and sportspersonship. 🏀

🎉 This year, Village Health Works turns 20.For two decades, compassion, resilience, and community have driven a journey ...
05/22/2026

🎉 This year, Village Health Works turns 20.

For two decades, compassion, resilience, and community have driven a journey of transforming lives and expanding access to quality healthcare in Kigutu and beyond. Every milestone reached reflects the power of collective impact and the belief that every life deserves dignity, hope, and healing. 💙

As we get closer to our 20th anniversary celebration on the 18th of July this year, we invite those who believe in the mission and impact of VHW are welcome to support this special milestone and invest in the future of healthier communities.

For patients like Amandine, access to diagnosis can change everything. 💚Without proper testing, treatment becomes uncert...
05/21/2026

For patients like Amandine, access to diagnosis can change everything. 💚

Without proper testing, treatment becomes uncertain and outcomes worsen. An EEG machine at Kigutu Hospital will help clinicians diagnose and treat epilepsy locally and effectively.

💙Donate today to help bring life-changing diagnosis and care to children and families in Kigutu:
https://www.pledge.to/village-health-works-bringing-eeg-diagnostics-to-kigutu-hospital

Village Health Works Founder and CEO Deogratias Niyizonkiza will be attending the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva f...
05/20/2026

Village Health Works Founder and CEO Deogratias Niyizonkiza will be attending the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva from May 20–22.

At a moment of significant challenge and transition in global health, the World Health Assembly brings together leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and organizations from around the world to shape the future of health systems and international collaboration.

Deo looks forward to connecting with partners, friends, and fellow advocates working toward more equitable, community-driven approaches to health and human dignity.

If you will also be in Geneva during WHA, please let us know, we would love to connect!

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐Meet Adolphe NTABUNDA, Midwife at Village Health Works!Since joining VHW in June 2023, Adolphe has de...
05/19/2026

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐
Meet Adolphe NTABUNDA, Midwife at Village Health Works!

Since joining VHW in June 2023, Adolphe has dedicated his work to supporting mothers and newborns with compassion, skill, and commitment. Driven by a passion for protecting life, he found in VHW a mission that closely aligns with his calling to serve the community.

For Adolphe, one of the most rewarding moments is witnessing the safe arrival of a healthy newborn. As he beautifully shares: “A midwife’s victory is the victorious cry of a little being who has just crossed the border into the world.”

Through his work in maternal health, Adolphe contributes to reducing preventable maternal and infant deaths while helping ensure healthier outcomes for families in the community. He also values the strong spirit of teamwork at VHW and continues to strengthen his professional skills through collaboration and advanced patient monitoring practices.

Through dedicated professionals like Adolphe, VHW continues working toward a healthier community with safer births, healthier newborns, and a stronger future for families.

Did you know Village Health Works has an array of mental health services offered in Kigutu? We are advancing holistic me...
05/18/2026

Did you know Village Health Works has an array of mental health services offered in Kigutu? We are advancing holistic mental health care through community empowerment.

Last month, 18 pigs were distributed to small groups of patients living with epilepsy and psychiatric conditions. Each household received one pig, and an additional pig was shared per group to be collectively raised as a future social fund.

This initiative supports both mental health care and sustainable livelihoods, while strengthening social bonds and reducing stigma.

By combining clinical care with community-based agriculture, the holistic model is being put into practice to support long-term well-being and resilience.

Premature Baby Success Story as we are on our way to opening the Neonatal ICU this summer!A female infant born at 28 wee...
05/14/2026

Premature Baby Success Story as we are on our way to opening the Neonatal ICU this summer!

A female infant born at 28 weeks’ gestation, weighing 890g, was treated with equipment we have purchased as we gear up to open our NICU. The child and team faced extreme prematurity, respiratory distress, and hypothermia.

She received comprehensive specialized care including respiratory support, infection management, nutritional support, and Kangaroo Mother Care. Her condition improved steadily under close multidisciplinary monitoring.

After 7 weeks, she was discharged in stable condition at 1,800g. At follow-up, she was thriving at 2,245g.

This outcome reflects the impact of timely, high-quality neonatal care and the dedication of the clinical team in improving newborn survival. 💚

Village Health Works is working to bring an EEG machine to Kigutu Hospital to support children living with epilepsy.Toda...
05/12/2026

Village Health Works is working to bring an EEG machine to Kigutu Hospital to support children living with epilepsy.

Today, more than 1,000 patients rely on care but diagnosis remains out of reach for many.

Thanks to VHW’s board, we have $11,000 in matching funds available. So far $2,000 has been given towards the match resulting in $4,000 towards the EEG. Join us in unlocking these dollars by donating today!

Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar. 💚

https://www.pledge.to/village-health-works-bringing-eeg-diagnostics-to-kigutu-hospital

Tune in to Izere FM every Tuesday & Thursday at 2 PM (UTC +2) for insightful topics with Village Health Works.Listen on ...
05/12/2026

Tune in to Izere FM every Tuesday & Thursday at 2 PM (UTC +2) for insightful topics with Village Health Works.
Listen on 97.1 & 90.6 FM and don’t miss it.



Ntimutangwe kwumviriza Izere FM imisi yose ku wa kabiri no ku wa kane isaha umunani z’umuhingamo ku murongo wa 97.1 FM na 90.6 FM, mukurikire ibiganiro vy’ingirakamaro vy’ikigo “Amagara mu ngo n’iterambere” (Village Health Works).

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