Background
In 2004, in a refugee camp just outside Bujumbura, Burundi, many fathers and mothers were slaughtered by rebels coming over the border from the D. R. Congo. Sixty children were left defenceless, orphaned and with nowhere to live.

Pastor Rubens rescued the orphaned children and with a team of dedicated workers gave them a home where they were cared for and loved. These children had experienced a very dramatic change in their young lives. Their parents were dead, many killed in front of the children in a most horrific way. That memory will stay with them for the rest of their lives. As the children were in need of urgent care, a facility was found in a hurry that was not ideal, but was at least a place to keep the children safe, fed and clothed. Despite the work that has been done over the years to the facilities, it is in dire need of a complete overhaul

Our project
Along with Christians from Canada, CHI would like to carry out the following works in the near future:
 Equip the refurbished second housing block consisting of bedrooms, sitting rooms and toilets
 Replace ageing cooking equipment in the kitchen.
 Purchase a freezer and supply furnishings and other equipment for the cafeteria shop
 Equip a sewing workshop.
 Convert the store room into a new study area.
 Repair perimeter fencing
 Improve land drainage
 Overhaul or replace the Centre’s minibus.

Our involvement
Christian Hope International has been involved with the New Hope Centre, Bujumbura since 2006. Over the years we have improved facilities and helped refit and service the mini bus used by the home. At the New Hope Centre, believers are endeavouring to bring up the children in a Christian family environment with love and stability. This is clearly something we want to support as a mission - and we need your help to do so.

How can you help the New Hope Centre?
In order to carry out all the improvements, CHI needs to raise considerable funds - but the work can be done in stages and we would rather start as soon as sufficient funds are available to carry out at least some significant part of the improvements.

Donations
These can be made:
 by cheque payable to Christian Hope International (Burundi Appeal)
 debit or credit card, (please telephone the office on 01708 377795)
 on line at www.christianhope.org.uk
 By standing order (please write or ring for a form)Regular monthly contributions over a period of time would allow us to plan for the future of this work.

How can CHI help you?
In order to interest your house group and church, we would like to send you some materials on the Burundi Hope House project. We can send you some laminated photos, a PowerPoint on the ongoing work of Hope House and, if possible, pay a visit to your church.

Spread the word!
Even if you are not able to help financially, you can pray and inform others who may wish to contribute. If you send us a contact we can forward them leaflets and posters giving more information on the project.