National Youth Conference 2026: Young Ghanaians Challenged to Turn Advocacy into Action
The 2026 National Youth Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) brought together young people from across Ghana for conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, national development and the role of young people in shaping the country’s future. Held under the
UNICEF Ghana Opens AI Hackathon to Develop Solutions for Maternal and Child Health
Young innovators in Ghana have an opportunity to use artificial intelligence to tackle challenges affecting maternal, newborn and under-five survival in Northern Ghana through the UNICEF AI for Nurturing Care Hackathon. The hackathon, organised through the UNICEF StartUp Lab, is focused on developing
Eastern Region Launches Ghana Youth Federation to Strengthen Youth Representation
The Eastern Region has become the first region in Ghana to officially launch a regional chapter of the Ghana Youth Federation (GYF), marking a significant step towards strengthening youth representation, collaboration, and leadership at the regional level. The launch, held at the Eastern
National Youth Conference 2026 to Bring Young Ghanaians Together at KNUST
Thousands of young people from across Ghana are expected to gather at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) from 10 to 13 August 2026 for the National Youth Conference 2026, one of the flagship events of this year’s National Youth
Apply Now: ECOWAS Opens Applications for the 2027 Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme
Young graduates across West Africa, including Ghana, now have the opportunity to gain valuable regional work experience through the 2027 ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme (YGP). Organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the programme offers a one-year, fully
African Youth Survey: Many Young Ghanaians See Opportunity in Greater Self-Reliance Amid Foreign Aid Cuts
A new 2026 African Youth Survey has found that many young Ghanaians believe reductions in foreign aid could encourage African governments to become more self-reliant and develop local solutions to the continent’s challenges. The survey, commissioned by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, gathered the
EU Encourages Erasmus Mundus Scholars to Return Home and Contribute to Ghana’s Development
The European Union (EU) has encouraged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme to embrace international learning opportunities and return home with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to contribute to Ghana’s development. The call was made during
Apply Now: UNESCO Opens Applications for 2026 Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme
Young researchers in Ghana have the opportunity to apply for the 2026 UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme, an international fellowship funded by the Government of Japan and administered by UNESCO. The programme supports promising early-career researchers from developing countries by providing funding to
NYA and French Embassy Strengthen Partnership to Expand Youth Skills Development and Innovation
The National Youth Authority (NYA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Embassy of France in Ghana to expand opportunities for youth empowerment, skills development, innovation, and social inclusion. The renewed commitment was announced following a courtesy visit by the
NPC and UNFPA Call for Greater Investment in Ghana’s Youth at 2026 World Population Day Launch
The National Population Council (NPC), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched Ghana’s 2026 World Population Day commemoration with a renewed call for increased investment in young people as a pathway to sustainable national development. Speaking at the launch,
