Peter Rauch is the co-founder of the Gazelle Foundation and has served as President of the Board of Directors for 16 years and counting. He has selflessly given his time, talents, and financial support to not just the Gazelle Foundation, but several other charitable causes, all while raising twin daughters with his wife of 29 years! Peter truly believes clean water has the power to transform lives. Learn more about Peter
Join Our Volunteer Crew
Help pass out water at Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 19, 2023. All are welcome, but you must sign up! Your participation helps the Gazelle Foundation qualify for a $10,000 matching grant from the Moody Foundation. That's right, you GIVE WATER in Austin = GIVE WATER in Burundi!
Burundi is known as “The Heart of Africa” because of its shape and location within the continent, it is also the poorest country in the world.
The Gazelle Foundation is fortunate to once again participate in Austin Marathon Gives, the philanthropic program of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon presented by UnderArmour that connects race participants to local non-profit organizations. And it’s official, the Moody Foundation match is back for 2023.
Three of eight planned tap stands of the Nyagishiha water system, are already providing daily access to the community’s 1,200 residents. But that's only part of the story of the 62nd water system we’ve built in Burundi.
