Community Rise

On Tuesday March 17,2026 We were honored to welcome Dr. Fred Sorrells , Founder of Operation Go Quickly and Bernadette Niyoyitungira, to the Community Rise office in Bujumbura.

Operation Go Quickly is a faith-based mission organization based in Texas, USA. The mission of Operation Go Quickly is to fulfill the mandate of Christ found in Luke 14:21 by mobilizing the body of Christ to serve people with disabilities in the less economically developed countries worldwide.

Dr. Sorrells is leading impactful work worldwide to promote amputee football as a powerful tool for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment of persons living with disabilities. Through his organization, Operation Go Quickly, he is creating opportunities for individuals to regain confidence, build community, and challenge stigma through sport.

At Community Rise, our mission is closely aligned — advancing inclusive community development and empowering the most vulnerable, especially young people and persons with disabilities, to reach their full potential.

This visit was a meaningful moment to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore collaboration opportunities that can amplify our impact. Together, we believe in the power of partnerships to create lasting change where inclusion is not just a goal, but a reality.

To close the visit, Dr. Sorrells and our Founder, Ndihokubwayo Jimmy , held an inspiring conversation on inclusion and the power of community-driven change. A video of this discussion will be shared soon.

We are excited about the potential of working together to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities in Burundi and beyond, and to contribute to global initiatives such as the 2027 Women’s Amputee Football World Cup.


Great Lakes Outreach Fondation Roi Baudouin Michigan State University Humphrey Fellowship Program Union Européenne au Burundi U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Sintuka Ramadhani UNICEF Burundi UNFPA in Burundi UNV Burundi Global Health Corps Regional Leadership Center East Africa House Of Africa Mo Ibrahim Foundation Kanziza Linda Raïssa

On November 10,2025 We were honored to welcome Simon Guillebaud Speaker/Author , Founder of Great Lakes Outreach (GLO), and the GLO Team to the Community Rise office. The delegation was received by our Founder and Executive Director, Ndihokubwayo Jimmy and the Community Rise team, who shared the organization’s journey, impact, and ongoing projects.

GLO has been walking alongside us since 2018, as our first and long-standing partner, playing a pivotal role in our growth and innovation. Through challenges and milestones alike, their unwavering support has enabled us to strengthen communities, empower change, and pursue our vision with renewed hope.

As this was Simon’s first visit to our office, we offered him a symbolic artwork , a reflection of the hope and transformation that define our shared journey. We remain deeply grateful to GLO and Simon for their trust, prayers, partnership, and friendship in advancing lasting impact in Burundi.


U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Union Européenne au Burundi Regional Leadership Center East Africa B.O.D CENAP - Centre d’Alerte et de Prévention des Conflits Michigan State University Humphrey Fellowship Program Fondation Roi Baudouin Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State Segal Family Foundation Wokovu Way : Building their Future. Tearfund