The Northern Region Chapter of Activista Ghana has stepped up its efforts to encourage active youth participation in community and national development. Over the past three months, the youth-led advocacy group has organised engagement sessions across districts, including Yendi, Mion, Bimbilla, Kpandai, Wulensi, and Kumbungu. These sessions aim to spark interest among young people in sustainable community development.
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Activista Ghana Empowering the Youth
The sessions focused on a variety of essential skills such as leadership, communication, advocacy, campaign planning, community engagement strategies, and reporting. Issahaku Abdul-Latif, the Northern Region Coordinator of Activista Ghana, emphasised that the initiative was designed to equip both executives and members with the skills necessary to become effective leaders and change-makers in their communities.
“Our focus is to create a stronger, more unified voice for youth activism in the region and empower our district cells to contribute meaningfully to local development,” said Abdul-Latif. His statement reflects the group’s core mission of fostering youth leadership to address the challenges facing their communities.
Addressing Development Gaps
Abdul-Latif also highlighted the need for greater investment in initiatives that tackle development gaps, particularly in underserved areas. His call underscores the importance of focusing on deprived communities, ensuring that the voices of young people are heard and that they have a role in shaping the future.
A Commitment to Key Issues
The group is committed to championing key causes such as environmental sustainability, sexual and reproductive health rights, and the overall well-being of young people. Abdul-Latif urged various stakeholders to lend their support to the group’s initiatives, which are aimed at building resilient communities across the country. Activista Ghana continues to work tirelessly to ensure that youth empowerment and community development go hand in hand, creating lasting change.
Activista Ghana, the youth wing of ActionAid Ghana, an international NGO, remains at the forefront of advocating for youth inclusion in development processes, ensuring that young people have the tools and support needed to drive positive change.
