FOR THE LOVE OF OUR NEIGHBOR AND COMMUNITY

About Us

Jars of Love Community (JLC) was founded in 2017 by a group of young doctors following their graduation from medical school. Recognizing unmet needs within their community, they took the initiative to respond using the skills, knowledge, and resources available to them.

As this initiative grew, other Christian professionals—both medical and non-medical—joined the effort, united by a shared commitment to serving individuals and families most in need.

Our Mission

Jars of Love Community’s mission is to promote the health and sustainable well-being of women and children in vulnerable communities in Burundi by addressing the health, social, and economic determinants of health...

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Women supported by JLC

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Savings and Internal Credit Groups

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People served during Harvest Week

Why Us!

Since its founding, JLC has remained dedicated to its vision of spreading the Kingdom of God through service. The organization applies its expertise through a holistic approach that integrates healthcare services, financial education, and public health initiatives, supported by strong partnerships, including collaboration with local churches.

Dr Nganinka Linca

Director of Tayena Clinic

Vital Harakandi

Program Manager

Dr Chris Lee Gifwandi

Executive Director & co-Founder

Ishimwe Douce-Clémentine

Executive Director-Deputy

Himbazimana Paulin

Community Manager

Dr Bénigne Hezagira

Field Manager

What People Say About Our Activities.

Meet Judith Nkurikiye, who is part of our savings and internal credit groups in the Kamesa area. She started selling grilled corn and oranges on the road. With the savings and credits granted to her in her group, she was able to open a food supply store where she sells various items. It helps her support her family; now she can send her children to school too.

Judith Nkurikiye

Beneficiary

“I started with 5,000 Burundian francs (Fbu) by selling vegetables and farming for others, but since joining the Jars of Love Community savings groups, I’ve gradually climbed the ladder and now have over 2,000,000 Fbu,” says Geraldine Hakizimana, one of the women in the credit and savings groups established in Kamesa. She now helps other women who struggle to support themselves by offering them work in her fields and by integrating them into these groups. She told us that since she started contributing to her family’s development, her husband has also changed his attitude. Before, he often beat her, saying she brought nothing home. Geraldine has just opened a new food shop and hopes to one day build a house for her family and engage in cross-border trade. It is crucial that all women have an income for the financial growth and stability of their families.