Youth for Food Security: Sustainable Agriculture and Green Entrepreneurship in Burundi

PROJECT OVERVIEW

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

Food insecurity and youth unemployment are important challenges in Burundi. Many young people have limited access to agricultural training, productive resources and opportunities to develop sustainable income-generating activities.

Through this project, AHP aims to empower young people by developing their knowledge and practical skills in sustainable agriculture, urban gardening, agribusiness and food processing.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

- Training in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.
- Practical workshops on urban gardening and vegetable production.
- Introduction to organic farming and composting.
- Training in food processing, preservation and storage.
- Agribusiness development and business planning workshops.
- Financial literacy and agricultural entrepreneurship training.
- Establishment of youth demonstration gardens.
- Mentoring by experienced farmers and agricultural professionals.
- Environmental awareness and sustainable resource management.
- Exchange of good practices and intercultural learning with European partners.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

1. Strengthen young people's practical skills in sustainable agriculture.
2. Promote urban gardening and local food production.
3. Encourage youth entrepreneurship and the creation of green businesses.
4. Improve knowledge of food security and sustainable food systems.
5. Develop leadership and project management skills among young people.
6. Strengthen cooperation between Burundian and European youth organisations.

EXPECTED RESULTS

- Young people acquire practical knowledge of sustainable farming.
- Youth-led demonstration gardens are established.
- Participants develop agricultural business ideas.
- Young people improve their understanding of food processing and preservation.
- New opportunities for self-employment and green entrepreneurship are promoted.
- AHP volunteers and youth leaders strengthen their project management skills.
- Cooperation networks are developed with European organisations.

TARGET GROUP

Young people, particularly those facing unemployment, poverty, social exclusion and limited access to agricultural education and resources.

Priority will be given to disadvantaged young people from Bwiza and other communities in Bujumbura.

FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

- Social obstacles.
- Economic obstacles.

Young people in Burundi may face poverty, unemployment, limited access to land, agricultural resources and professional training. These barriers restrict their ability to participate in economic activities and develop sustainable livelihoods.

The project will provide inclusive practical learning opportunities, mentoring and entrepreneurship support.

PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT

Association Helping People is looking for experienced European NGOs, youth organisations, agricultural training centres, environmental organisations 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 sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental education, green entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.

We welcome experienced organisations interested in coordinating or co-developing a joint Erasmus+ project with AHP.

Association Helping People (AHP) – Burundi
OID: E10446848