Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC Opens Applications for 2027–2028
Academically talented young people from Africa can now submit an Expression of Interest for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for the Winter 2027 intake. The programme supports young African scholars pursuing selected master’s degree programmes at
Cape Coast Youth Colloquium Highlights Mentorship and Drug Abuse Concerns
The Cape Coast Youth Development Association (CCYDA) has organised a youth leadership and mentorship colloquium aimed at inspiring young people while also drawing attention to concerns about substance abuse among the youth in Cape Coast. The programme, held under the theme “From Memory
MTN Ghana and University of Ghana Partner to Drive Digital Innovation Through Hackathon
MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana have entered into a new partnership aimed at promoting digital innovation, developing young talent and creating practical solutions to real-world challenges. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and includes the launch of
Sherif Ghali steps down as CEO of Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs after 10 years
Sherif Ghali has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), ending a ten-year tenure that turned a small circle of young business owners into one of the central institutions of Ghana’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. He founded the
AMA Opens Applications for Youth Climate Action Fund Phase 2.0
Young people in Accra with practical ideas for tackling climate and environmental challenges now have an opportunity to access funding through the Youth Climate Action Fund Phase 2.0. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, has opened applications for youth-led
NYA CEO Rallies Ghanaian Youth to Reject Drug Abuse Under “Red Means Stop” Campaign
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has renewed calls for Ghanaian youth to reject drug and substance abuse as efforts continue under the “Red Means Stop” campaign. Mr Ayariga urged young people to resist peer pressure
YEA Announces EV Delivery Brigade to Create Over 10,000 Jobs for Young Ghanaians
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced plans to establish an Electric Vehicle (EV) Delivery Brigade, an initiative expected to create more than 10,000 employment opportunities for young Ghanaians. The programme will introduce a structured, regulated and uniformed delivery service across all 16
Ghanaian Youth Call for Ring-Fenced Funding for Youth Development
Young people across Ghana have called on government to establish a legally protected National Youth Development Fund, arguing that the creation of a dedicated Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment must now be matched with sustainable and predictable financing. Speaking at the National
MTN Skills Academy: Free Digital Skills & IT Certifications for Young Ghanaians
About the Programme The MTN Skills Academy is a free digital skills development initiative designed to help young people across Africa build practical, career-relevant digital skills and improve their readiness for opportunities in the digital economy. The platform provides access to hundreds of
Government Plans Domestic Care Economy Programme to Create Nearly 100,000 Youth Jobs
The government is set to launch a domestic care economy programme next year, with the initiative expected to employ close to 100,000 young people. The announcement was made by the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, as part of government’s broader
