Building practical opportunity where barriers are highest.
Helping people overcome barriers, build opportunity and create more secure futures. YBSP Canada works with youth, individuals and communities facing disadvantage by creating practical pathways to education, skills, employment, entrepreneurship, community support and greater self-sufficiency.
Two Countries. One Shared Mission.
Founded in Burundi in 2011 as a youth-led humanitarian initiative and federally incorporated in Canada in 2019, YBSP bridges grassroots East African solidarity with practical community opportunity in Canada.
Community Support & Youth Opportunity
Building practical pilot programs in the Ottawa-Gatineau region focused on youth mentorship, digital skills, food relief, and pathways toward greater self-sufficiency.
Over a Decade of Grassroots Solidarity
Originating with youth volunteerism in Bujumbura, providing Sunday meals for vulnerable youth, school supply drives (#SororaIkaye), and artisan starter toolkits (#MurabireKazoza).
(Since 2011)
(Canada & Burundi)
& Governance
(NFP Act # 1154010-6)
A Journey of Purpose and Persistence
How a youth-led community initiative in East Africa evolved into an active, federally incorporated Canadian non-profit.
Youth in Bujumbura unite voluntarily to respond to extreme poverty, street homelessness, and school dropouts.
Founder relocates to Canada, establishing personal and community networks while YBSP Burundi continues local action.
YBSP Canada officially incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Corporation # 1154010-6).
Building volunteer-led community initiatives and partnerships in Ottawa-Gatineau while sustaining bilateral solidarity.
YBSP Canada is an autonomous, volunteer-led federal non-profit organization building its first Canadian program pilots, community partnerships, and foundation for future charitable registration. Some initiatives described are active pilots, while others are in planning or dependent on future community funding.
Three Practical Pathways to Opportunity
We combine immediate hardship relief with long-term skill building, opening sustainable doors toward economic self-sufficiency.
Community Support & Poverty Relief
Practical initiatives that help address food insecurity, emergency hardship, and barriers to participation in community life.
Education, Skills & Youth Opportunity
Equipping youth and emerging workers with digital literacy, practical workplace tools, mentorship, and networks needed to thrive.
Pathways to Self-Sufficiency
Employment readiness, micro-entrepreneurship preparation, financial capability, and vocational pathways toward lasting independence.
Help Build the Next Chapter
Your solidarity supports YBSP Canada’s community program pilots, youth workshops, and operational development in Ottawa-Gatineau. We also work closely with YBSP Burundi on bilateral educational and community programs. 100% fee-free processing via Zeffy ensures your gift directly powers our mission.
