15/08/2026
IYD2026:
Still on the International Youth Day Celebration, we highlight activities from the Bono Region. ActionAid Ghana, alongside youth-led organisations and civil society partners, commemorated International Youth Day 2026 with the maiden Bono Youth Summit—creating a space where young people moved beyond conversation to innovation, accountability and action.
Organised by the Young Urban Women’s Movement (YUWM) and Activista, in collaboration with a consortium of civil society organisations and youth groups across the Bono and Ahafo regions, the summit brought together young people from the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions to dialogue on critical issues affecting their lives and futures.
Discussions focused on how technology, innovation and strategic partnerships could be leveraged to address youth unemployment, climate change and leadership challenges while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
A key highlight was a panel engagement with young entrepreneurs and social activists, who showcased practical, youth-led innovations
Beyond dialogue, the Bono Youth Summit provided a platform for youth voice, participation, accountability and collective action. It is envisioned as an annual space where young people, government, civil society, development partners and other stakeholders can co-create actionable solutions to advance youth development across the Bono enclave.
For ActionAid Ghana, meaningful youth participation is central to building inclusive, resilient and just communities where young people are not only beneficiaries of development, but active agents of change.When young people have the space, tools and partnerships to lead, they can transform challenges into opportunities.