YPDSI - Youth for Peace, Development and Social Inclusion

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YPDSI - Youth for Peace, Development and Social Inclusion Promote youth engagement in peacebuilding and development
community and social inclusion so that they become agents of change in their
respective communities.

Guy Saidi’s journey from grassroots football to his first-team debut for Vital’O FC, is a proud moment and a reminder of...
16/10/2026

Guy Saidi’s journey from grassroots football to his first-team debut for Vital’O FC, is a proud moment and a reminder of what nurturing young talent can achieve.

At YPDSI, we are proud to have been part of this journey and remain committed to helping young footballers develop their potential and pursue their dreams.

Although His team didn’t win, every match brings valuable lessons. Keep working hard, This is just the beginning. May your journey inspire other young talents to believe in themselves and never give up !


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YPDSI is delighted to have Adeline AKIMANA represent Burundi and our organization at a Pan-African dialogue on ending ch...
10/10/2026

YPDSI is delighted to have Adeline AKIMANA represent Burundi and our organization at a Pan-African dialogue on ending child marriage and advancing girls’ rights.
Through her participation, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering girls, amplifying their voices, and promoting a society where every girl can live with dignity, access opportunities, and realize her full potential.
Every girl deserves a voice, a choice, and a future!

YPDSI is delighted to have Adeline Akimana represent Burundi and our organization at a Pan-African dialogue on ending ch...
10/10/2026

YPDSI is delighted to have Adeline Akimana represent Burundi and our organization at a Pan-African dialogue on ending child marriage and advancing girls’ rights.
Through her participation, we reaffirm our commitment to empowering girls, amplifying their voices, and promoting a society where every girl can live with dignity, access opportunities, and realize her full potential.
Every girl deserves a voice, a choice, and a future!

Youth Network

Our Executive Director, Gervais KWIZERA, took part as a delegate for Burundi in the 2nd Sitting of the 8th East African ...
01/10/2026

Our Executive Director, Gervais KWIZERA, took part as a delegate for Burundi in the 2nd Sitting of the 8th East African Youth Parliament in Arusha, Tanzania, alongside young leaders from across the EAC Member States.

Delegates debated motions on the issues that matter most to young East Africans:
• Jobs and economic opportunities, with lower work permit fees and trade costs
• Climate action, justice and the green economy
• Youth participation in governance and policy-making
• Sexual and reproductive health rights, ending child marriage and youth mental health
• Stronger education systems
• Youth participation in peace and security for EAC integration

The Speaker of EALA, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana, pledged to push for more youth representation and to table the delegates’ motions before EALA for official discussion.
“Youth make up the majority and with that comes the power to shape the future… you must take the initiative and start from the beginning.”
Thank you to the Faraja Africa Foundation for organising this initiative, to all delegates, and to every partner who made it possible.

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We are proud to announce a new partnership between Bujumbura International University and Youth for Peace, Development a...
28/09/2026

We are proud to announce a new partnership between Bujumbura International University and Youth for Peace, Development and Social Inclusion (YPDSI). A milestone achievement in our shared commitment to youth empowerment, education, and community resilience in Burundi.

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Congratulations to Guy Fleury on signing with RUKINZO FC!⚽Today, we celebrate more than a transfer we celebrate the powe...
16/07/2026

Congratulations to Guy Fleury on signing with RUKINZO FC!⚽

Today, we celebrate more than a transfer we celebrate the power of commitment, discipline, resilience, and consistent hard work.

At YPDSI, we believe that investing in young people creates opportunities that extend far beyond the football pitch. Seeing Guy Fleury take the next step in his career by joining RUKINZO FC in the Burundi First Division League is a proud reminder of why we remain committed to developing young talent.

Fleury, this achievement is only the beginning. Stay humble, continue learning, lead by example, and never lose the work ethic that brought you here. Your journey will inspire many other young people to believe that dedication and perseverance open doors.

We wish you every success in this new chapter and look forward to seeing you continue to grow, perform, and make Burundi proud.
Congratulations, Guy Fleury!

The future belongs to those who never stop believing and working for their dreams.

Photos : AkezaSports



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One of the most rewarding moments from the recent charity match at Stade Intwari, organized by Burundian international f...
12/07/2026

One of the most rewarding moments from the recent charity match at Stade Intwari, organized by Burundian international football icons Youssouf NDAYISHIMIYE and Saidi NTIBAZONKIZA, was seeing Hussein NIRAGIRA a young player we once mentored sharing the pitch with professional footballers competing at national, regional, and international levels.

Moments like this remind us that youth development is a long-term investment. Talent may open the door, but discipline, resilience, consistency, and strong values are what sustain success. At YPDSI, we remain committed to empowering young people with opportunities to grow, lead, and create positive change in their communities.

Congratulations, Hussein BANZA, Keep learning, stay humble, and continue inspiring the next generation. Your journey proves that when young people are supported and believe in their potential, they can achieve remarkable things.

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Après les dernières rimes et les applaudissements, le silence s’est transformé en gratitude. Les organisateurs YPDSI, SE...
28/04/2026

Après les dernières rimes et les applaudissements, le silence s’est transformé en gratitude.

Les organisateurs YPDSI, SEMERERA et MasterPeace ont tenu à saluer chaque talent : les slameurs, les artistes de théâtre et de danse contemporaine, dont les performances ont porté des messages forts. Un hommage particulier a été adressé au jury, au directeur du Lycée Municipal de Buterere, aux autorités de l’administration locale présentes ainsi qu’aux enseignants, pour leur engagement aux côtés des jeunes.

Enfin, un merci sincère au public, venu écouter, ressentir et partager ces voix engagées, ainsi qu’à notre partenaire BBCI, dont le soutien financier a rendu cette initiative possible.

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Parmi ces talents engagés, trois voix se sont particulièrement distinguées de la 2ᵉ édition du concours de slam-poésie A...
22/04/2026

Parmi ces talents engagés, trois voix se sont particulièrement distinguées de la 2ᵉ édition du concours de slam-poésie Autour du thème « Briser le silence » :
Darlene Joe UWITEKA du Lycée Municipal Kinama, a remporté la première place avec une prestation marquante.
NGABIRE Sabrinie a décroché la deuxième place.
Aimée Divin IRISHURA s’est hissée à la troisième place.
Ces deux dernières représentent fièrement le Lycée de la Sainte Famille.
Au total, six écoles ont pris part à cette initiative : Lycée Municipal Cibitoke, Lycée Municipal Ngagara, Lycée Municipal Gasenyi, Lycée Municipal Kinama, Lycée Municipal Buterere ainsi que le Lycée Sainte Famille.

À tous les participants : continuez à faire entendre vos voix, à briser les tabous et à illuminer vos communautés. Le changement commence souvent par un mot… et vous en avez fait une force.

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Le silence peut coûter des vies.Le 17 avril 2026, YPDSI, avec SEMERERA Youth Cultural Center, a réuni des jeunes formés ...
21/04/2026

Le silence peut coûter des vies.

Le 17 avril 2026, YPDSI, avec SEMERERA Youth Cultural Center, a réuni des jeunes formés pendant les vacances pour la 2ᵉ édition de “Briser le silence”.

À travers le slam, le théâtre et la danse contemporaine, ils ont porté un message fort : parler de la santé se****le et reproductive ne doit plus être un tabou. Car derrière le silence, il y a des réalités : grossesses précoces, IST non traitées, VIH, abandon scolaire, stigmatisation, violences basées sur le genre, rejet familial, perte de soutien… Ces jeunes ont choisi de transformer leur voix en outil de changement. Et ce n’est que le début : ils continueront dans leurs écoles pour sensibiliser d’autres jeunes.

Merci aux membres du jury pour leur travail exceptionnel, ainsi qu’aux enseignants et directeur d’établissement pour leur accompagnement des élèves.
Félicitations aux lauréats

Merci à nos partenaires :




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Ensemble, brisons le silence.

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