Marguerite Barankitse

Marguerite Barankitse ( Maggie Barankitse ) is a Burundian aid worker. Barankitse began on 25 October 1993, during the Burundian civil war, thus, provide about 25 children food and shelter. Previously, she had to witness how several dozen people were executed in front of their eyes. With the help of Burundian and European friends, she organized a support network that supported a growing number of children. In May 1994, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Ruyigi, Bishop Joseph Nduhirubusa declared ready to convert a former school into a children's home called Maison Shalom.

Barankitses organization later opened other children's homes in Butezi and Gizuru. 2004, approximately 20,000 children had claims to benefits from the help of the organization, either directly or indirectly.

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Due to the size of Barakitses organization and the fact that it supports children regardless of their origin, Barakitse has won several awards, including: