INGANJI

is a non-profit Christian association called the Association of Christian Artists of Burundi (AACB). It was approved by Ministerial Order No. 530/1690 of December 23, 2005, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 1/11 of April 18, 1992, establishing the organic framework for non-profit associations operating in Burundi. In its daily activities, it supports Christian artists in three major artistic fields: music, visual arts, and cinema.

Why this name?

The name "INGANJI" comes from the Burundian word "KUGANZA" which means "TO REIGN." We therefore want to see the Presence of God manifest among his people through everything we do.

Vision

Mission

Towards the reality of a human society founded on Christian faith and values.

To develop the Christian artist and put his art at the service of building up the body of Christ and transforming communities.

Mission

To strengthen the capacities of these artists so that they can be of service in the Church in particular and in the community in general;

To encourage the multiplication of artistic tools that help strengthen believers and build up the body of Christ.

Create a collaborative space to facilitate synergistic work between Christian artists.

Our Values

Integrity :
- Remain firm in the Christian faith and values;
- Remain consistent and firmly committed to INGANJI's vision and mission;
Unit :
- Recognition of the complementarity and interdependence between the members of INGANJI in the achievement of its mission;
Helpfulness:
- Always be ready to serve others with a compassionate heart and concern for their development;
Transparency:
- Prioritize clarity in fund management and governance;
Accountability:
- Always be willing to account for what one has done to others;
Wisdom :
- Recognize your limits and always seek knowledge to improve organizational performance;
Equity :
- Fair treatment of each member of INGANJI and its staff based on their intrinsic value and without any distinction.

The essence of INGANJI

INGANJI was accredited on December 23, 2005, at a time when Christian artists were facing six major categories of problems that still exist at the time of developing its strategic plan. These problems are:

- Insufficient spiritual and technical support for Christian artists;

- The increase in cases of deviation from the call among Christian artists;

- The lack of unity among Christian artists' organizations;

- The inability of Christian artists to live from their art on a daily basis;

- The poor ability of Christian artists to manage their success;

- The increase in the number of Christian artists who are turning away from Christian faith and values.

The INGANJI team

Merry-Blaise NTABAREHA

Founder and National Director

He is a Burundian Christian artist, Laureate of the art school (Secondary Technical School of Art of Gitega "ETSA"). This vision was given to him by the Almighty God in 2003 and it was in that same year, on October 5, 2003, that he took the initiative to share it with other Christian artists of the time who also joined him as co-founders of the said Association.