Youth Positive Change (Burundi) - Transforming Communities

Empowering youth-Transforming communities.

Youth Positive Change (YPC) is a youth-led organization empowering young women and men to lead inclusive, peaceful, and climate-resilient communities in Burundi.

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Youth Positive Change (Y.P.C) Burundi

Youth-led. Community-driven. Impact-focused.

Youth Positive Change (YPC) is a youth-led, non-profit organization empowering children, adolescents, and young people to become active leaders of positive social change in Burundi. We work closely with communities to strengthen youth wellbeing, leadership, resilience, and inclusion.

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We believe that when young people are supported, protected, and given opportunities to lead, they become powerful drivers of peace, development, and sustainable transformation.

Y.P.C solutions for lasting community impact

Youth Positive Change (YPC) implements integrated programs that respond to the most pressing challenges facing young people in Burundi. Our work strengthens skills, wellbeing, economic inclusion, climate resilience, and civic participation—placing youth at the center of change.

Our Priority Areas

Education, Digital Skills & Youth Leadership

Building knowledge, digital competencies, and leadership capacities for the future.

Youth Health & Mental Wellbeing

Promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through youth-friendly approaches.

Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

Supporting entrepreneurship, vocational skills, and sustainable income opportunities.

Civic Engagement & Community Leadership

Strengthening youth participation in decision-making and community action.

Gender Equality, Safeguarding & Inclusion

Ensuring safe, inclusive environments and equal opportunities for all youth.

Youth Climate Action & Green Innovation

Engaging young people in climate education, conservation, and green solutions.

Get Involved

By supporting Youth Positive Change (YPC), you help scale youth-led solutions that strengthen skills, resilience, livelihoods, climate action, and civic participation. Together, we enable young people to lead inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable change in their communities.

Join Youth Positive Change (YPC) and be part of a movement empowering young people to lead positive change in Burundi.
There are many ways to engage with our work and support youth-led solutions:

Volunteer your time and skills

Partner with us on programs and initiatives

Support or sponsor a youth project

Join or support youth clubs and community actions

Legal Status & Registration

Youth Positive Change (YPC) is a legally registered non-profit organization operating in accordance with the laws and regulations governing civil society organizations in Burundi.

Legal Status: Non-profit organization
Registration & Effective Date: 20 March 2018

YPC is governed by approved statutes and internal regulations and is committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all its operations.

Turning youth potential into measurable results

Through youth-led and community-based programs, Youth Positive Change (YPC) delivers tangible impact across education, wellbeing, livelihoods, and climate action—ensuring young people are not only supported, but empowered to lead change.

Our Impact at a Glance

What People Say About Us

Real stories. Real change. Youth in action.

At Youth Positive Change (YPC), young people are not just beneficiaries—they are leaders of change. Through our programs, youth gain confidence, skills, and opportunities to improve their lives and positively impact their communities.

Through YPC, I gained leadership and digital skills that helped me believe in myself and support other young people in my community.

Amelie Clarcs

Youth Participant

The mentorship and training I received helped me start an income-generating activity and plan for my future.

Nick Peterson

Young Entrepreneur

YPC gave us a safe space to learn, share ideas, and take action on climate and community issues.

Olivia Johnson

Youth Club Member