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Burundi is one of the smallest and least developed countries in Africa, located in the Great Lakes region between East and Central Africa. More than half of the population is under 18 years old, and the country faces high levels of poverty, limited access to education, and few opportunities for young people.
The project is located in the province of Bujumbura Rural, south of the capital Bujumbura. The area is relatively stable, but lacks basic facilities for children and youth. There are no safe spaces for leisure or learning, schools are overcrowded, and there are no structured after-school programmes.
Umoja Youth Center aims to change this. Ingenier:innen ohne Grenzen Austria & us, the local NGO Football Helps Association, work on building a youth centre, to combine sport, education, and community activities.
Football:
A shared
passion
that brings
people
together.
LOCATION
3°30’59.0″S 29°20’57.0″E
A 10.000 m2
land which will be
divided into two
soccer fields and a
220 m2 community
center.
What are our goals?
[ Our Goals ]
650 kids will be given
a safe place to grow,
learn, and develop
in the form of:
The Umoja Youth Center aims to create a safe and inclusive space where children can grow, learn, and develop their potential. The project will provide essential infrastructure, including a football pitch, reliable water supply, and electricity, while offering after-school programmes, workshops, and educational activities.
Beyond sports, the center will promote social integration, support girls’ participation, and encourage environmental awareness. By involving the local community and creating opportunities for local ownership, the project will have a lasting positive impact and contribute to local economic development.
- 1. sanitation & Locker
- 2. Storage
3. IT Workshop room
4. Workshop space
5. Entrance
6. Community kitchen
7. ACCOMMODATION
8. Office space
[ steps ]
01
FUNDRAISING
Your donation makes this possible.
Every contribution helps us create a safe
and inspiring environment for the next
generation in Burundi, especially for girls,
who are currently underrepresented in
organized sport and education.
100% go directly into the project.
Be part of the change. Support Umoja.
02
CONSTRUCTION
With your support, we will construct
a 220 m² community center using local
materials and local craftspeople.
The building will include changing rooms,
sanitation facilities, a covered workshop
and learning space, an IT room with laptops
and Wi-Fi, a rainwater harvesting system,
a solar power installation, and a proper
football pitch.
Keep an eye on our progress.
03
MAINTENANCE
Sustainable maintenance means
the centre remains a safe, welcoming,
and fully operational space for the
long term, open for everyone.
It protects the investment made by donors
and ensures that the impact continues
well beyond the construction phase.
Keep it running. Help us maintain it.
