International Burundian Women Organization
Empowering youth through culture, community and opportunity
We are Burundian women across Australia, the USA, France, the Netherlands and Canada, helping the next generation stay rooted in their heritage while they build their futures.
200+youth & leaders at our 2025 Bujumbura conference
5countries where IBWO women are active
3international gatherings since our launch
1shared purpose: our young people
Who we are
Women carrying our heritage forward, together
We are Burundian women who have settled locally, nationally and globally, and we feel deeply the challenges our young people face as they grow up between two worlds.
- ConnectBuilding relationships across generations and countries.
- EmpowerHelping young people develop confidence, skills and direction.
- PreserveKeeping Burundian culture, values and traditions alive.
Featured event · June 2025
All eventsBurundi Youth Conference
IBWO hosted a two-day youth conference bringing together more than 200 young people, leaders and guests from Australia and the USA under the theme “Empowering Our Youth in Culture and Tradition.”
Make a difference today
Three ways to stand with our young people
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Drop by drop, we can make an ocean.
A small monthly gift gives our volunteers the confidence to plan the next conference, mentoring circle and cultural celebration.
Moments
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Our leadership
The women behind IBWO
Izera MazamboFounder & Director
Victoria IrambonaCo-Founder & Secretary
Pascazia BukuruVice-Director
Josephine KwizeraInternational TreasurerThank you
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