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
KNUST Wins Inaugural Africa Higher Education Transformation Prize, Secures US$3 Million Award
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been named one of five inaugural winners of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, a landmark initiative by the Mastercard Foundation aimed at recognising African universities that are transforming higher education
TVET Remains Key to Tackling Youth Unemployment, Education Leaders Say
Education leaders are calling for greater investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), describing it as one of Ghana’s most effective tools for reducing youth unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting sustainable national development. The call was made during the graduation ceremony
ZADeF Trains 135 Young People as Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators to Boost Youth Employment
A total of 135 young people from communities surrounding the operations of Zijin Golden Ridge Limited have successfully completed training as certified heavy-duty equipment operators under a skills development initiative by the Zijin Akyem Development Foundation (ZADeF). The programme is designed to equip
Ghana Gas Opens Applications for 2026 Local Scholarship Programme
The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Local Scholarship Programme, offering financial support to eligible Ghanaian students pursuing Diploma and Undergraduate programmes at accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana. The scholarship is part of Ghana Gas’ commitment
Government Launches Ghana Labour Exchange Programme to Create Safe Overseas Employment Pathways for Young Ghanaians
The Government of Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, a new initiative aimed at expanding employment opportunities for young Ghanaians through safe, legal, and structured labour migration. Launched on 15 July 2026, the programme is a collaboration between the Ministry
