Youth for a clean and green Bujumbura : climate action and recycling

PROJECT OVERVIEW

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

Bujumbura faces environmental challenges related to plastic pollution, inadequate waste management, environmental degradation and climate change. Young people from disadvantaged communities often have limited access to environmental education, practical green skills and employment opportunities in the green economy.

Through this project, AHP aims to empower young people to become active environmental leaders by developing their knowledge and practical skills in climate action, recycling, waste management and green entrepreneurship.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

- Environmental education and climate awareness workshops.
- Training on waste sorting, collection and recycling.
- Plastic waste reduction and reuse activities.
- Community clean-up campaigns in Bujumbura.
- Tree planting and environmental restoration activities.
- Creation and development of youth environmental clubs.
- Training in green entrepreneurship and business development.
- Workshops on turning recyclable materials into useful products.
- Youth-led campaigns promoting responsible waste management.
- Environmental volunteering and community mobilisation.
- Exchange of good practices with European environmental organisations.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

1. Strengthen young people's knowledge of climate change and environmental protection.
2. Develop practical skills in recycling, waste sorting and sustainable waste management.
3. Encourage youth participation in community-based climate action.
4. Promote green entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
5. Raise awareness about plastic pollution and the protection of Lake Tanganyika.
6. Strengthen the capacity of AHP youth leaders and volunteers to organise environmental initiatives.
7. Develop sustainable cooperation between Burundian and European youth organisations.

EXPECTED RESULTS

- Young people improve their understanding of climate change and environmental sustainability.
- Participants acquire practical recycling and waste management skills.
- Youth environmental clubs are established or strengthened.
- Community clean-up and environmental awareness campaigns are organised.
- Young people develop innovative ideas for reusing recyclable materials.
- Green business ideas and youth-led environmental initiatives are developed.
- AHP volunteers strengthen their environmental education and project management skills.
- European and Burundian organisations exchange knowledge and good practices.

TARGET GROUP

Young people aged 18–30, particularly those from disadvantaged communities in Bwiza and other areas of Bujumbura.

Priority will be given to unemployed young people, young people from low-income families and those with limited access to environmental education and green employment opportunities.

FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Young people from low-income families in Bwiza face unemployment, poverty and limited access to environmental education and green skills training. They need practical opportunities to develop skills in recycling, waste management, climate action and green entrepreneurship.

PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT

Association Helping People is looking for experienced European NGOs, youth organisations, environmental associations, recycling initiatives and educational institutions 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 climate action, environmental education, recycling, circular economy, waste management, green entrepreneurship and youth volunteering.

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

Association Helping People (AHP) – Burundi
OID: E10446848