Burundi team blogs

Johnny Lowden

Prayers and Partnership in Burundi

As I write this, Emily and I are awaiting our 3rd and final flight as we return to Belfast. Reflecting on our final few days in Burundi,...

Emily Lowden

Back to school

At the mid-point of our time in Burundi, I had the privilege of being able to spend some time in a few local primary schools (as a...

Roger Thompson

Confirmation in Gitega

Last Friday I travel led with Bishop Aimé Joseph and Madame Bénigne for a confirmation in Gitega Diocese. It was a five hour round trip,...

Johnny Lowden

Navigating the day-to-day with us, in Burundi

It's been a fruitful few days here in Matana diocese, Burundi. Roger left us on Tuesday on his way to Gitega, and we were given the day...

Emily Lowden

Hello from Burundi!

It is our third full day here, and today we have been blessed by beautiful sun! It is currently the rainy season, which can make travel...

Roger Thompson

Heading to Heathrow

I said a short prayer as the BA flight took off from Belfast City noting a young woman sitting across the aisle who was doing the same,...