Video footage of Burundi

I think I mentioned a while back that we welcomed three video teams to Burundi this year - all from different organizations and for different purposes. I certainly learned a lot through those experiences and have new understanding of the effort and many takes required to come up with a good product. I really appreciate the videographer and photographer's ability to capture the beauty of Burundi and to express the story in a unique way. Learning to talk in front of a camera is another skill I didn't know I would need as a missionary! Medical missionary life is full of surprises!

If you're interested in viewing more of life in Burundi in video, click on the following links:

http://vimeo.com/103554862
The first one is our short team video which seeks to succinctly capture our team vision and give an overview/introduction to Kibuye Hope Hospital.

http://vimeo.com/113219412
The second video highlights the challenge of malnutrition in Burundi. We're very excited that a new feeding program is beginning this month at our hospital to give two meals per day to each patient. Hopefully this will strengthen nourish them to heal from their illnesses but will also demonstrate our care for them at their time of need.

http://vimeo.com/113346454
The third video expresses the vision of Serge, our sending agency, also with footage from Burundi and including clips from interviews with me and with my teammate John.

And the following beautiful photos are from the UNICEF film crew. Their film is in French, but highlights UNICEF's work with malnutrition in Burundi, including providing the materials and formula for our malnutrition ward at Kibuye.