Didieu grew up in the rural region of Mwaro, at the heart of Burundi. He is currently attending a local college and dreams of studying medicine some day. But that is just the beginning of his Wish List…

• Help the Batwa by bringing medical services to them, because as it stands now most cannot afford health care and are afraid to go to hospitals.

• Test people in villages for various diseases such as maleria and HIV so that they can receive treatment and get well.

• Assist his family by building a good house in their village.

• Help younger relatives to complete their education by providing school fees and ensuring they have ample food to eat regularly.

• Teach his neighbors how to grow food, both to eat and to sell so they can have nutrition and income.

• For Burundi to see have medically trained people available for Batwa to visit for treatment when they are sick.

• To become a respected, well-known surgeon in Burundi so he can offer services to orphans in the countryside.

• To build schools in which anyone, especially the oppressed, can attend.

• To get as many books as possible to learn as much as possible to help his community.

Does this sound like your Wish List this year? Do you want the things that will move the marginalized and oppressed forward, things that will restore their health and dignity? Do you dream of giving hope to orphans, the poor and your neighbors? If all your wishes are granted, will your community be a better place for all to live? Didieu’s Wish List reminds us to long for the gifts that bring true transformation to others, not just hoard personal pleasures this season.

May he get everything on his Wish List…