Overview
Vulnerability is not only defined by material poverty but also by exclusion, discrimination, and lack of protection. Many individuals in Burundi face social isolation, abuse, neglect, or institutional barriers that prevent them from living with dignity and safety.
EXODUS FOUNDATION works to protect vulnerable individuals and promote social inclusion by addressing immediate protection risks, supporting marginalized groups, and fostering environments where people are respected, supported, and connected to their communities.
What We Do
Support to Vulnerable Individuals
We provide targeted assistance to individuals facing protection risks, including those experiencing neglect, abandonment, or extreme social vulnerability. Support may include basic needs assistance, accompaniment, and referrals to appropriate services.
Social Inclusion & Community Reintegration
Social exclusion deepens vulnerability. We work to support reintegration into family and community life, particularly for elderly people, formerly institutionalized individuals, and others at risk of isolation.
Support in Institutional Settings
We regularly engage with people in institutional environments, including prisons and care facilities, providing material support, social visits, and referrals aimed at improving living conditions and restoring dignity.
Protection Referrals & Case Support
When specialized protection or legal support is required, we coordinate referrals with relevant institutions and partners. Our role is to help individuals navigate systems that are often difficult to access.
Awareness & Dignity Promotion
Through community engagement, we promote respect, solidarity, and the protection of vulnerable people, helping reduce stigma and discrimination.
Who This Program Serves
- Individuals facing neglect, abuse, or social exclusion
- Elderly people living alone or without family support
- People in prisons or other institutional settings
- Vulnerable women and marginalized individuals
- People lacking access to protection services or social support networks
Support is guided by vulnerability assessments and referrals from community leaders, institutions, and trusted partners.
Our Impact & Why It Matters
Protection and inclusion efforts generate meaningful change:
- Individuals regain a sense of safety, dignity, and belonging
- Social isolation is reduced through reconnection and support
- Institutional conditions improve through regular engagement and assistance
- Communities become more aware and inclusive of vulnerable members
By addressing both immediate protection needs and longer-term social inclusion, this work helps prevent chronic vulnerability and strengthens community cohesion.
Protection in Action
Protection and inclusion are often expressed through small but powerful actions — presence, listening, support, and respect. These moments reflect how dignity and connection are restored in everyday settings.
