About Us

Burundi is a nation that has been in civil war since 1993. It is ranked as one of the world's poorest countries; HIV/ AIDS and Malaria are also great contibutors to the plight of the people. despite all this, a new hope is rising among young people. hundreds and hundreds of young people are seeking a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. these young people need to be nurtured and trained to become people of intergrity who can lead their peers by example and change the nation. 

Burundi Youth For Christ, was pioneered in 1998, under the leadership of Freddy Tuyizere, after he was inspired by the YFC Africa vision of "Generation 21". from neighbouring Rwanda. This vision is a call on leadership - seeing the hope for Africa is in training the youth to be leaders of integrity. Burundi YFC was officially chartered at the international conference in Brazil, in 2003. Freddy continues to lead the organization assisted by Euphrate Ndayizigiye.

The 'Generation 21' mandate is a call to leadership across Africa to be God's catalyst in faithfully developing a pan-African generation of young people who will be characterised by:

This is happening through:

Youth for Christ International started in the 1940's as a response to the needs of young people. Starting in the US, it has now become a worldwide organization transforming the lives of young people. It's first full-time worker was Billy Graham. Currently, YFC works in almost 80 countries.