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

