Bede Ngaruko
Bede Ngaruko is a Burundian-born speaker, author, and technologist whose life spans the frontlines of political conflict, refugee camps, and a new beginning in Aotearoa New Zealand. His memoir, Jungle Journal, captures a deeply human story of survival, identity, and global citizenship.
Having worked in humanitarian tech, health equity, and storytelling, Bede now speaks on resilience, migration, and the power of turning pain into purpose. His voice resonates with refugees, youth, and global changemakers alike.
From exile to expression — I found my voice in the silence that followed war.
Services
Speaker
Keynote Topics:
From War to Wisdom: Resilience Lessons from a Child of Conflict
What They Never Tell You About Exile
Jungle Journal: A Memoir of Survival
Consultation
Migrants, refugees, african affairs
Translations
French, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
Interpreting
French, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Swahili
From Refugee to Speaker – Stories That Move the World
Bede Ngaruko is a survivor, storyteller, and speaker who brings powerful insight into what it means to grow up in conflict and rise through exile. From war-torn Burundi to rebuilding in New Zealand, his story inspires audiences across borders. Book Bede for talks, workshops, and media commentary.
“Please with the results. Thanks for your participation”
Wade Warren
Why Choose Bede
Passionate
Bede Ngaruko speaks with passion, humility, and strength about topics that too often go unheard — from growing up barefoot during Burundi’s civil war to navigating the challenges of displacement and identity. His lived experience is both raw and redemptive.
Professional
Bede Ngaruko speaks with passion, humility, and strength about topics that too often go unheard — from growing up barefoot during Burundi’s civil war to navigating the challenges of displacement and identity. His lived experience is both raw and redemptive.
Support
Bede Ngaruko speaks with passion, humility, and strength about topics that too often go unheard — from growing up barefoot during Burundi’s civil war to navigating the challenges of displacement and identity. His lived experience is both raw and redemptive.