Ghanaian Youth Call for Ring-Fenced Funding for Youth Development

Ghanaian Youth Call for Ring-Fenced Funding for Youth Development

Aug 20, 2026

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

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Government Plans Domestic Care Economy Programme to Create Nearly 100,000 Youth Jobs

Government Plans Domestic Care Economy Programme to Create Nearly 100,000 Youth Jobs

Aug 14, 2026

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

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National Youth Conference 2026: Young Ghanaians Challenged to Turn Advocacy into Action

National Youth Conference 2026: Young Ghanaians Challenged to Turn Advocacy into Action

Aug 12, 2026

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

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Eastern Region Launches Ghana Youth Federation to Strengthen Youth Representation

Eastern Region Launches Ghana Youth Federation to Strengthen Youth Representation

Aug 7, 2026

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

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National Youth Conference 2026 to Bring Young Ghanaians Together at KNUST

National Youth Conference 2026 to Bring Young Ghanaians Together at KNUST

Aug 5, 2026

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

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African Youth Survey: Many Young Ghanaians See Opportunity in Greater Self-Reliance Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

African Youth Survey: Many Young Ghanaians See Opportunity in Greater Self-Reliance Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

Aug 4, 2026

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

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EU Encourages Erasmus Mundus Scholars to Return Home and Contribute to Ghana’s Development

EU Encourages Erasmus Mundus Scholars to Return Home and Contribute to Ghana’s Development

Jul 28, 2026

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

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NYA and French Embassy Strengthen Partnership to Expand Youth Skills Development and Innovation

NYA and French Embassy Strengthen Partnership to Expand Youth Skills Development and Innovation

Jul 27, 2026

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

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NPC and UNFPA Call for Greater Investment in Ghana’s Youth at 2026 World Population Day Launch

NPC and UNFPA Call for Greater Investment in Ghana’s Youth at 2026 World Population Day Launch

Jul 24, 2026

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,

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PHAIG Launches H4DS Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Initiative to Drive Youth Innovation and Job Creation

PHAIG Launches H4DS Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Initiative to Drive Youth Innovation and Job Creation

Jul 23, 2026

The Public Health Alliance International Ghana (PHAIG) has officially launched the H4DS Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Initiative, a new platform designed to equip young Ghanaians with the skills, opportunities, and partnerships needed to thrive as entrepreneurs, innovators, and future leaders. The initiative was

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