Youth for peace and intercultural dialogue through arts, culture and sports

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, community solidarity and leadership.

Young people from different social and cultural backgrounds need opportunities to interact, express themselves, develop mutual understanding and participate in peaceful community activities. Social exclusion, economic difficulties and cultural barriers can limit these opportunities.

Through this project, AHP aims to bring young people together through arts, music, traditional dance, theatre, culture and sports to promote peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, mutual respect and social inclusion.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention workshops.
- Intercultural dialogue and cultural exchange sessions.
- Traditional dance, music and theatre activities.
- Artistic expression and creative workshops.
- Youth festivals celebrating cultural diversity.
- Inclusive sports tournaments and recreational activities.
- Workshops on tolerance, human rights and anti-discrimination.
- Training young people as peace ambassadors.
- Peer-to-peer learning and intercultural exchanges with European youth.
- Community campaigns promoting unity, solidarity and peaceful coexistence.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

1. Promote peace, tolerance and mutual understanding among young people.
2. Encourage intercultural dialogue and respect for cultural diversity.
3. Use arts, culture and sports as tools for social inclusion.
4. Develop young people's communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
5. Train youth peace ambassadors to promote dialogue in their communities.
6. Strengthen cooperation between Burundian and European youth organisations.

EXPECTED RESULTS

- Young people develop greater understanding of peace and intercultural dialogue.
- Participants improve their communication, teamwork and conflict-resolution skills.
- Cultural and artistic activities bring together young people from different backgrounds.
- Inclusive sports and cultural events are organised.
- Youth peace ambassadors are trained and engaged in community activities.
- Young people develop initiatives promoting tolerance and non-discrimination.
- AHP volunteers strengthen their capacity to organise inclusive youth activities.
- European and Burundian organisations exchange good practices and develop new partnerships.

TARGET GROUP

Young people aged 15–30, particularly those from disadvantaged communities in Bwiza and other areas of Bujumbura.

Priority will be given to young people experiencing social exclusion, economic difficulties and limited access to cultural, artistic and recreational opportunities.

FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

- Social obstacles.
- Economic obstacles.
- Cultural differences.

Young people from disadvantaged communities in Bujumbura face social exclusion, poverty and cultural barriers that can limit their participation in community activities. They need safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue, artistic expression, sports and intercultural exchange to develop confidence, mutual respect and peaceful relationships.

PARTNERSHIP SOUGHT

Association Helping People is looking for experienced European NGOs, youth organisations, cultural associations, sports 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 peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, arts and culture, youth participation, inclusive sports and non-formal education.

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