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    Committing to an AIDS-free future

    8 May 2013 – Ambassador Liberi joins with UNAIDS Director Michel Sidibe and Burundian officials to light candles remembering victims of HIV/AIDs during Burundi’s National AIDS Day. The U.S. committed an additional $10 million to prevention programs to protect children.

  • Group of people holding certificates.

    Talking Entrepreneurship in Ngozi

    29 April 2013 -- University of Ngozi students proudly display their certificates after completing a workshop on leadership and entrepreneurship conducted by the Burundi Alumni Association. The program was one of several Embassy outreach activities in Ngozi, including a visit by Ambassador Dawn Liberi.

  • Group of men watch lady hit the drum. 
(U.S. Embassy Burundi)

    A Ngozi Welcome

    29 April 2013: Ambassador Liberi tries her drumming skill during a welcome at the University of Ngozi where she talked to participants in an Embassy-sponsored program on entrepreneurship and English teaching, reviewed USAID projects in the area, and met with local officials.

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    Celebrating Earth Day

    22 April 2013 - Volunteers from the American Embassy staff, English Clubs and youth groups join with the Green Belt environmental group to clean up Jardin Public to mark the 33rd annual Earth Day. The annual event provides and opportunity to renew efforts to protect the environment.

  • Group of people talking. (Credit: U.S. Embassy Burundi)

    Promoting English Access in Kigutu

    6 April 2013 – Embassy officials congratulate students selected to participate in Burundi’s first Access program, which will provide two years of intensive English. The Embassy is partnering with Village Health Works of Kigutu in the program.

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