Welcome to Back To Life Association
A place where every child finds love, education, and hope.
Our Mission & Vision
Every child deserves a home, education, and a future full of hope.
Our Mission
Giving opportunities to kids who want to study and empower their families.
Our Vision
Zero child on the garbage and zero woman on the garbage.
The following video is an overview of our raison d’être and the daily actions we take to uplift communities
What We Do
We rescue children from the streets and dumps, provide shelter, food, education, and empower their families.
Children Program
We house, feed, clothe, and educate children rescued from difficult situations.
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We train and support mothers so they can rebuild their families with dignity.
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Our Work
We are a Christian charity operating in Burundi, starting from the main garbage dump of Bujumbura. We rescue children living in extreme poverty, send them to school, and empower their families through training and support.
Founded by Sylvestre Havyarimana in collaboration with the Pentecostal Church in Russia, Back To Life Association continues to transform despair into hope — one child, one family at a time.
Discover our full storyAbout Sylvestre
Sylvestre Havyarimana – Founder
Born in 1984 in Musaga, Burundi, Sylvestre lost his father during the civil war in 1996. This tragedy deeply marked him and became the driving force behind his mission to help children living in extreme poverty.
From surviving hardship to becoming a beacon of hope, his journey reflects resilience, faith, and an unshakable commitment to giving every child a second chance.
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Latest Videos
See the impact of your support in action
Once hopeless, now singing
Children who once had no hope now sing with joy
Heha Happy School – School Kits Distribution
Bringing smiles and supplies to eager students
What They Say About Us
Marie, 12 years old
Rescued child
"Thanks to Back To Life, I learned to read and dream again!"