A woman known as the "Angel of Burundi" has been awarded one of France's highest honours for humanitarian work.
Marguerite Barankitse has spent 14 years caring for 10,000 orphans who were the victims of war and HIV/Aids.
She also offers a place for women and child refugees returning to Burundi to rebuild their lives.
The title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour was bestowed upon Ms Barankitse on Friday by French Secretary of State for Human Rights Rama Yade.
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Source: BBC News Africa
2 comments:
Hi there, This lady is very kind, she has shown the high interest in Burundian Children
Am still wondering what does this money do in Burundi?
This lady has correected a lkot dollars ,we believe it is time she explain how she spends them
Willy
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