YOTA-Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa

Ghana's leading destination for youth policy, practice and research. Practicing as a non-profit organization for over 20 years.

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Read what the outcomes mean for African youth 👇
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#SDGs #AfricanYouth #YouthLeadership #DigitalInclusion #DecentWork #Agenda2030 #YOTAImpact

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#HLPF2026 created new openings for youth, but delivery must follow.

From stronger youth participation in SDG reviews to commitments on decent work, digital inclusion & sustainable cities, the challenge now is implementation.

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Download the Navigating International Climate Change Negotiations Toolkit and build the knowledge, skills & confidence to engage in climate diplomacy and advocate for meaningful change.

Download: https://t.co/aZDKGDK6Q9

#ClimateAction #COP31 #UNFCCC #ClimateJustice #YOTAImpact

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Climate decisions affect Africa's future, but are young Africans ready to influence them?

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The #BonnClimateMeetings advanced climate education, youth participation and just transition, but stalled on adaptation finance and emissions cuts.

What does this mean for African youth ahead of #COP31?

Read our analysis 👇
https://t.co/S98QIE2gYg

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This recap captures the energy, ideas, and connections that remind us of how young people are driving change today.

#YouthExcel #GlobalYouth #YOTAImpact #TBT

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#throwbackhursday to Day 3 of the #YouthEngagementSummit in Accra!
Young leaders from around the world came together to explore meaningful #YouthEngagement, intersectional #Inclusion, and the inspiring work of the USAID/MOSAIC NextGen Squad.

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▪️Update curricula to match labour market needs ▪️Promote gender-responsive TVET delivery

The time for action is now.

Read the full report: https://t.co/gI1q9v5gxw

#youthempowerment #yotaimpact

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#TheGhanaTVETReport: How do we fix Ghana's TVET system?

The report recommends:

▪️Increase TVET funding to at least 5% of the education budget
▪️Mainstream digital skills, AI & robotics
▪️Strengthen industry partnerships

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These photos remind us that empowering women and girls is one of the most powerful investments in sustainable development.

#AdwumaPa #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #YOTAImpact

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#FlashbackFriday to the Adwuma Pa Project, where YOTA, in partnership with CARE International and with support from the US Department of Labor, empowered 5,000 vulnerable women and girls across Ghana's cocoa-growing communities.

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From dressmaking and baking to hairdressing and metal fabrication, young women gained skills, confidence, and pathways to economic independence.

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Empowering Africa's next generation of climate leaders.

Supported by the @FordFoundation.

#ClimateJustice #YouthVoices #Sustainability #ClimateLeadership

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Calling all young #ClimateAction champions!
Explore the Africa Youth Partnership on Climate Action Knowledge Resource Hub with 1,000+ climate resources, including research, policy briefs, toolkits, learning materials, case studies & advocacy resources.

🔗 https://t.co/uwS31s1dYR

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- Only 40.3% feel prepared for the future
- Many youth feel excluded from decision-making

At YOTA, we believe research must drive action. The voices of young people must remain central to policies that shape their future.

Read report: https://t.co/l831hPNxMi

#YOTAImpact

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#ThrowbackThursday
Taking us back to 22nd August 2024, when we officially launched the Ghana Youth Barometer 2024 Report, a landmark study capturing the realities, aspirations, and concerns of young people across Ghana.

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Here’s what Ghanaian youth told us:

- 88.1% cite lack of finances as biggest barrier to education.
- 42.9% say education is retrogressing.
- 67.5% prefer self-employment

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These gaps affect the future of work and youth employment in Ghana.

Read the full report:
https://t.co/gI1q9v5gxw

#GhanaTVET #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment

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Ghana’s TVET system faces serious gaps that need urgent action.

The Ghana TVET Report highlights:

📌 Only 10/261 TVET institutions have internet access
📌 75% of curricula are outdated
📌 TVET gets less than 2% of the education budget

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📌 Skills mismatch with labour market demand
📌 Female participation is only 26%
📌 Limited green skills readiness