AYGC 2020 – PROMOTION OF PARTICIPATION OF LUSOPHONE YOUTH IN DEMOCRACIES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DELIBERATIONS ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
The Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) is an independent non-profit organization committed to youth development in Ghana, across the continent of Africa and among Diasporan young people. It strives to achieve its purpose and mandate through cutting-edge and evidence-based youth research,…
Read moreAYGC 2020 – H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo charges Africa’s Youth to Unite in Rebuilding the Continent in the COVID Recovery Economy
Not one to let disruptive circumstances slow him down, Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo and Eminent Fellow of the African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) graced what has been termed as the Biggest Convergence of Africa’s Youth with words…
Read moreROAD TO VIRTUAL AYGC 2020: Commemoration of International Youth Day Cum Regional Youth Dialogues
As part of preparations towards a Virtual African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) 2020, Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) spoke at the Youth Governance Dialogues – a webinar organized by the Youth Development Centre of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (YDC…
Read moreCancellation Of Physical Convergence Of Aygc, Zambia 2020 & Announcing Virtual Aygc 2020
Dear AYGC Family,This is a difficult and unprecedented time, and we are all surrounded by uncertainty. We hope you and your families are safe and healthy, and adapting as well as can be expected during this pandemic. We also commend…
Read moreYOUTH BRIDGE FOUNDATION’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19: AYGC 2020 IN FOCUS
Dear AYGC Family,For the past Decade Plus One (11years), Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) has remained committed to the building of a connected Africa and Diaspora youth; the building of a unique community of youth across borders; the joy of seeing…
Read moreCreate a sustained avenue for the youth – Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II
Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhen of Cape Coast and the President of the Oguaa Traditional Council has called on African leaders to create a constant avenue to prepare young people for governance and leadership. He said that the potential…
Read moreAfrican Youth Should Not Become Modern-day Slaves – Prof. Assie-Lumumba
Speakers at this year’s African Youth and Governance Conference have urged youth on the continent to be proactive and start engaging in entrepreneurship programs, instead of complaining about problems found on their continent. Professor N’Dri Therese Assie-Lumumba, a lecturer at…
Read moreAfrica Beyond Aid can be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship – Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria has stated that the realization of ‘Africa Beyond Aid’ can only be achieved through partnerships and youth mentorship. He said that the Africa Beyond Aid agenda can only be achieved through partnerships and…
Read moreCHARTING A PATH FOR AFRICA BEYOND AID; GHANA HOSTS AFRICA AND DIASPORA YOUTH
Africa has the youngest population in the world with about 41% of the people below 15 years old while another 19% are between 15 and 24 years. It is estimated that in 2055, the continent’s youth population aged 15-24, will…
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