New Generation originally worked with children orphaned during the genocide of Burundi’s civil war, responding to the lack of social protection and care by providing accommodation, healthcare and access to education, with the aim of reintegrating children into the communities they came from.
Praised nationally as an example of best practice when working across ethnic groups, New Generation continues to respond to the effects of years of civil war amongst the young generations on the streets: engaging them through outreach, back to school and reintegration support and entrepreneurship training for older boys and young women.
A central thread throughout New Generation’s model is leadership training. Working through established youth clubs across the country, they teach the value of reconciliation and peace-building and encourage young people to make their voices heard and to influence the political, social and economic agenda of their nation.
This focus on leadership is also central to their entrepreneurship programme, helping young people from the streets to generate their own income and create employment opportunities in their communities, as well as coaching business development and financial control. In 2018 their first group of girls and young women has begun their entrepreneurship programme.
In providing a foundation and platform for young people to play an active role in reconciliation and the future of their communities, New Generation are moving towards their ultimate goal: developing the next generation of leaders, believing these young people, who have so often been excluded by society, are the future and hope for Burundi.
New Generation continues to campaign to raise awareness of the issues Burundian young people face and are increasing their focus on the challenges facing girls living and working on the streets.
To find out more about New Generation, Burundi and their work, please watch our short film.
Take a look through our range of resources, including blog posts, downloads and products, to find out more about our Street Justice work.
Amos Communities Engagement Manager Katie Hagley shares her experience of living on £5 for 5 days. "Tomorrow my family and I will start Amos Trust’s '£5 For 5 Day' challenge to raise money and awareness for street-connected children." Read how she got on and whether her family are still talking to her!
“In spite of our heartbreak over Mali’s decision, we can recognise the small victory that is Mali’s choice in this, her completion of exams at 16 and her knowledge of women’s rights.” Azey Bennetts writes about the importance of small victories when working with girls on the streets of India.
“It’s like on a flight. When the flight attendant says, ‘Make sure you put your own breathing mask on first, before helping the person next to you.’ She is absolutely right. If we can’t breathe we are of no use to anyone.” Karin Joseph writes about the first On Her Terms conference in Devon in October 2018.
Welcome to the first On Her Terms update of 2019. This year marks 30 years since the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This landmark in children’s rights has remained a hugely important reference point for those working for justice for children and young people.
“Climbing Kilimanjaro has been on my bucket list for some time. At 5,895 metres it is both the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.” Neil Irving writes about ticking-off one item from his bucket list to raise funds for Amos Trust.
“On Her Terms is transforming the lives of girls and young women on the streets so that they can be free from abuse. We are journeying with them as they take control of their lives, challenging the daily injustices they experience.” Karin Joseph recently visited Umthombo — our On Her Terms partner in Durban, South Africa. Here she writes about some of the difficulties of journeying with girls and young women who live on the streets.
“It was a radically challenging and encouraging night learning from such a formidable figure as Davis, still full of the energy needed for this struggle against inequality even after more than five decades involved in activism.” Karin Joseph writes about listening to legendary activist Angela Davis speak at the Women of the World Festival in London.
Karunalaya, our partners in Chennai, India, have been representing their country and the rights of children on the streets since 2014. This year is no different as Karunalaya is representing South India at the Street Child Cricket World Cup in London in May. Full details.
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