Ghana Youth Development Enhancement Project (GYDEP) GYDEP is a 5-year youth-centered project that seeks to project young people in the various aspects of national development. Importantly young people are capacitated to influence national policies, legal frameworks, and budgets and also participate in governance. The target areas are education, particularly TVET, and governance at the sub-national level. This project has strengthened, streamlined or formed seven (7) regional youth networks and a national coordinating body,
The Ghana Youth Manifesto project for the 2024 elections and beyond is a youth led initiative with the support of youth focused civil society organization. It is a five-phase process grounded in collaboration, engagement, and unwavering commitment to amplifying the voices of young Ghanaians. The initiative seeks to, among other things, influence the political parties’ manifestos and ensure that the needs, hopes and aspiration of young Ghanaians are captured in the manifestos of political parties in Ghana as we approach the 2024 General elections. This is in recognition of the critical role political party manifestos play in governance and national development. The Ghana Youth Manifesto born from a journey of consultation, collaboration, and collective action, stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit of Ghana's youth. Its impact will undoubtedly resonate for generations to come, shaping a brighter future where the voices of young Ghanaians are empowered, their aspirations are realized, and their contributions are celebrated.