Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)

ASASS-Burundi brings together young academics, professionals and volunteers coming from different Civil Societies of the African continent and Organisations both at the national and province level in Burundi. At ASASS we do not discriminate on any ground (race, creed or sex), as we treasure diversity and the contribution that each of us can bring for the achievement of the well-being of people in Burundi and all over the world.

ASASS-Burundi can count on more than 30 active members and the participation of more than 10 National Organisations. The Association is becoming a National Platform of relief and development NGOs to encourage information exchange and cooperation between NGO/Volunteers in developed countries and NGOs in the developing world, towards equality, social justice, participation and development for all. ASASS welcomes and provides opportunities for global partnership both with the public and the private sector.

ASASS-Burundi members are dedicated persons, of good characters and reputation, committed to voluntary social services to promote human rights, improve social justice, livelihood standards for people, and build a just society while discovering a new world and linking to millions of friends, to build ONE FAMILY IN ONE WORLD!

The president and legal representative of ASASS-Burundi, Jean-Claude Kamwenubusa is also the National Focal Point for Burundi in Global Youth Coalition on AIDS (GYCA) www.youthaidscoalition.org and the Burundi Youth Coordinator for Network of African Youth for Development (NAYD) www.nayd.org/about.htm

ASASS-Burundi is also a member of A BETTER COMMUNITY FOR ALL (ABC4ALL) www.abc4all.net for the promotion of world citizen participation and high ethical consciousness standards, promote PEACE-DUTIES-PROGRESS through ONENESS and integrity awareness and events. To learn more: www.abc4all.net/local/burundi/ourprojects.htm