Digital skills and youth employability for a brighter future in burundi

Association Helping People (AHP) is a community-based non-profit organisation based in Bwiza, Bujumbura, Burundi. We work with young people, orphans, widowed women and vulnerable families through education, social inclusion, community solidarity and entrepreneurship.

Youth unemployment is a major challenge in Burundi.

Many young people face difficulties accessing employment opportunities because they lack digital competencies, professional training, career guidance and access to modern technology.

Through this project, AHP aims to empower 100 young people aged 18–30 in Bujumbura by providing practical digital skills training, entrepreneurship education and employability support.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Basic computer literacy and digital skills training.
Internet research, email and online communication.

Social media management and digital marketing for small businesses.

CV writing and professional application preparation.
Job interview preparation and career guidance.

Introduction to online entrepreneurship and digital business opportunities.

Business development and financial literacy workshops.
Mentoring sessions with experienced professionals.

Peer-to-peer learning and intercultural exchanges with European young people.

Practical workshops and community-based learning activities.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Improve the digital competencies of 100 young people in Bujumbura.

Strengthen their employability and professional development.

Encourage youth entrepreneurship and self-employment.

Promote equal access to digital learning opportunities.
Develop cooperation between Burundian and European youth organisations.

Strengthen AHP's capacity to design and implement youth development projects.

EXPECTED RESULTS

100 young people participate in digital and employability training.

Young participants improve their computer and digital communication skills.

Participants develop professional CVs and job application skills.

Young people gain practical knowledge of entrepreneurship and digital marketing.

Youth-led business ideas and initiatives are developed.
Stronger cooperation networks are established between AHP and European organisations.

Our long-term ambition is to help participants access employment, develop income-generating activities or establish small businesses.

TARGET GROUP

Young people aged 18–30, particularly those experiencing unemployment, poverty, social exclusion and limited access to digital education.
We will prioritise disadvantaged young people from Bwiza and other communities in Bujumbura.

FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

Social obstacles.
Economic obstacles.
Educational difficulties.

Young people in Burundi often face unemployment, poverty and limited access to computers, reliable internet connections and professional training. These barriers restrict their opportunities to develop relevant skills and participate in the digital economy.

The project will provide inclusive learning opportunities, practical training and mentoring to help overcome these challenges.

PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT

AHP is looking for experienced European NGOs, youth organisations, training centres and educational institutions interested in cooperating on Capacity Building in the Field of Youth.

We are particularly interested in partners from Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and Türkiye with experience in digital education, youth employability, entrepreneurship and social inclusion.

We welcome experienced project coordinators who are interested in developing a joint Erasmus+ project and strengthening cooperation between European and Burundian youth organisations.

Association Helping People (AHP) – Burundi
OID: E10446848