Providing safe spaces
Amos Trust partners with New Generation to support children living on the streets and young women at risk in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi. Their programmes focus on providing safe spaces, education and opportunities for children and young women to thrive, learn their rights and build better futures.
Burundi remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with ongoing challenges from past ethnic violence, civil war, inflation, energy crises and food shortages. Children and young women are among the most vulnerable to exploitation and marginalisation.
Children on the streets
New Generation provides outreach and support for children on the streets and at their centre, including:
- Food, medical care and educational assistance
- Reintegration into school or other opportunities through the 'Road to School' programme, which supplies necessary materials and guidance
Young women in domestic work
New Generation runs a dedicated programme for young women working as domestic workers, offering:
- A safe space to learn about their rights
- Guidance to find safer work and avoid exploitation
- Access to an entrepreneurship programme to develop skills, start small businesses and gain financial independence
Leadership and participation
Youth clubs and workshops encourage leadership and active participation, helping young people advocate for change in their communities despite ongoing social and political challenges.
“I’m grateful for New Generation, as I was given an opportunity to go to school. I want to pursue banking and insurance at university and wish to work in the same field. I want to tell young girls who are still on the streets not to lose hope. Things can get better at any point in your life.” Programme participant
To learn more about New Generation and their work, please watch our short film →
Photography: Rebekah McKay Morton
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