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Burundi joined the world on Friday, December 06, 2019, at Ingoma stadium in Gitega in the celebration of World AIDS Day 2019 Edition, under the theme "Communities make the difference". These ceremonies were enhanced by the presence of First Lady Denise NKURUNZIZA.

Each World AIDS Day is dedicated to a particular theme. For this 2019 edition, the world has recognized the significant involvement of communities that are making a difference in the fight against HIV.
First Lady Denise NKURUNZIZA in her speech saluted the work done by networks, individuals and associations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Burundi and awarded them certificates of merit, as a mark of appreciation for their contribution. Service Yezu Mwiza was among the associations that received these certificates.
The First Lady, the Minister of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS with representatives of the organizations that received the certificates

The Executive Director of SYM, Fr. Védaste NKESHIMANA, SJ did not fail to express his joy: "It is a very great honour to receive this award in recognition of our commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Together with all the staff of Service Yezu Mwiza, we can be proud and happy that our organization is rising to fly higher. For our partners, the friends of Service Yezu Mwiza and all those who support us, it becomes a clear sign that their help has paid off and that with them we can continue to work for a better world, a world without HIV/AIDS. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed for better services to SYM. May God bless us all and make the work of our hands bear fruit! ".

During the presentation of this award to the staff of Service Yezu Mwiza , one of the members present did not hide his joy " it is an honor for us, to see that our daily work has been recognized at the national level, it gives us a motivation to continue to be more involved and do better than yesterday ". he underlines.