Youth Development Program

Empowering the next generation of leaders in Ghana's fishing communities

500+
Youth Trained
85%
Employment Rate
12
Communities Reached
150
Businesses Started

Program Objectives

Our youth development program focuses on building capacity and creating opportunities for young people in fishing communities.

Skills Development

Building technical and soft skills relevant to modern fishing industry needs.

Entrepreneurship

Supporting young entrepreneurs to start and grow sustainable businesses.

Leadership

Developing leadership capabilities for community development and advocacy.

Education

Providing access to formal and informal education opportunities.

Current Programs

Explore our ongoing and upcoming youth development initiatives.

Entrepreneurship Training

Active

Comprehensive business skills training for young entrepreneurs in fishing communities.

3 months
45 participants
Tema
Started: 1/15/2024

Leadership Development

Active

Building leadership skills and community engagement among youth leaders.

6 months
30 participants
Cape Coast
Started: 2/1/2024

Digital Literacy Program

Upcoming

Teaching essential digital skills for modern fishing business management.

2 months
60 participants
Elmina
Started: 4/1/2024

Sustainable Fishing Practices

Completed

Training young fishers on sustainable and environmentally friendly fishing methods.

4 months
40 participants
Sekondi-Takoradi
Started: 9/1/2023

Success Stories

Hear from young people whose lives have been transformed through our programs.

Kwame Asante

Age 24, Tema

"The entrepreneurship training helped me start my own fishing equipment business. I now employ 5 people from my community."
Entrepreneurship Training

Ama Serwaa

Age 22, Cape Coast

"Through the leadership program, I learned how to organize our youth group and advocate for better facilities in our community."
Leadership Development

Kofi Mensah

Age 26, Elmina

"The sustainable fishing training changed how I approach fishing. I'm now earning more while protecting our marine resources."
Sustainable Fishing Practices

Join Our Youth Program

Ready to take the next step in your personal and professional development? Apply to join our youth development program today.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirements

  • • Between 18-35 years old
  • • Resident of fishing community
  • • Committed to program duration

Background

  • • Interest in fishing industry
  • • Basic literacy skills
  • • Community involvement