Our Mission
The AURA Foundation's Prisoner Assistance programme is committed to upholding the dignity and rights of every incarcerated individual in Burundi — from pre-trial detainees to convicted persons — by providing legal aid, humanitarian support, and pathways to reintegration.
We firmly believe that rehabilitation and second chances are not privileges but fundamental rights. Through our programme, we work alongside families, legal professionals, and community leaders to ensure no one is forgotten behind bars.
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Who We Support?
Incarcerated Individuals
Pre-trial detainees and convicted persons who lack access to legal representation, basic needs, or family contact. We provide direct humanitarian and legal support inside detention facilities.
Families of Prisoners
Families left behind face enormous emotional and financial hardship. We offer psychosocial support, guidance, and facilitate family visits to maintain crucial human bonds during incarceration.
Released Individuals
Reintegrating into society after detention is a critical and vulnerable phase. We accompany released persons through vocational training, job placement support, and community reconnection programmes.
Our Objectives
Guarantee Access to Legal Aid
Ensure every detainee — regardless of financial means — has access to legal representation and understands their rights under Burundian law.
Improve Detention Conditions
Advocate for and directly contribute to better living conditions inside prisons — including access to food, healthcare, hygiene products, and mental health support.
Maintain Family Connections
Facilitate regular family visits and communication to preserve vital social bonds that are critical for rehabilitation and mental wellbeing.
Provide Vocational Training
Equip incarcerated individuals with practical skills — carpentry, tailoring, digital literacy, farming — so they can rebuild their lives with dignity upon release.
Support Successful Reintegration
Accompany released persons through the transition back into society with job placement support, housing guidance, and ongoing psychosocial follow-up.
Advocate for Prison Reform
Engage with authorities and policymakers to promote a justice system grounded in rehabilitation, human dignity, and restorative practices.
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