Inclusive education and literacy for orphans and vulnerable children in burundi

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Association Helping People (AHP) is a community-based non-profit organisation based in Bwiza, Bujumbura, Burundi. We promote education, social inclusion, community solidarity and youth empowerment.

Many orphans and vulnerable children in Burundi face barriers to education because of poverty, school-related costs, lack of learning materials and limited access to additional educational support. These challenges increase the risk of school dropout and reduce their opportunities for personal development.

Through this project, AHP aims to improve educational opportunities for 150 orphans and vulnerable children in Bujumbura through inclusive education, literacy activities, tutoring and mentoring.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

- Support for access to education and school-related needs.
- Distribution of school materials, books and learning resources.
- Literacy and reading sessions.
- After-school tutoring and academic support.
- Mentoring and personal development activities.
- Reading clubs and creative learning workshops.
- Training youth volunteers as tutors and mentors.
- Workshops on inclusive education and child protection.
- Exchange of educational methods and good practices with European partners.
- Community awareness activities promoting children's right to education.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

1. Improve access to education for 150 orphans and vulnerable children.
2. Strengthen children's literacy, reading and learning skills.
3. Reduce school dropout through tutoring, mentoring and educational assistance.
4. Develop the skills of youth volunteers in tutoring and inclusive education.
5. Promote equal educational opportunities for disadvantaged children.
6. Strengthen cooperation between Burundian and European organisations.

EXPECTED RESULTS

- 150 children benefit from educational support and learning activities.
- Children improve their reading, writing and basic learning skills.
- Participants receive tutoring and mentoring.
- More children are supported to remain in school.
- Youth volunteers develop practical skills in tutoring, mentoring and inclusion.
- Reading clubs and community learning activities are established.
- AHP strengthens its capacity to implement inclusive educational initiatives.
- European and Burundian organisations exchange good practices.

TARGET GROUP

- Orphans and vulnerable children.
- Children from low-income families.
- Children at risk of school dropout.
- Disadvantaged young volunteers interested in education and mentoring.

Priority will be given to children from Bwiza and other vulnerable communities in Bujumbura.

FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

- Social obstacles.
- Economic obstacles.
- Educational difficulties.

Orphans and vulnerable children in Bwiza face poverty, school dropout risks and limited access to books, school materials and educational support. They need tutoring, literacy activities, mentoring and inclusive learning opportunities to improve their educational development.

PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT

Association Helping People is looking for experienced European NGOs, youth organisations, educational institutions and community-based organisations interested in Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the Field of Youth.

We are particularly interested in partners from Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and Türkiye with experience in inclusive education, literacy, child protection, volunteering, mentoring and social inclusion.

We welcome experienced project coordinators interested in developing a joint Erasmus+ project and strengthening the capacity of youth organisations in Burundi and Europe.

Association Helping People (AHP) – Burundi
OID: E10446848