Young Peace Ambassadors - YPA

21/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from us

18/03/2026

At the invitation of the National Peace Council, Ghana and The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security , our Executive Director, Baba Kamaldeen , together with a field officer at Young Peace Ambassadors - YPA , successfully completed a 4-day Workshop on Dialoguing with the Youth in 'Hotspots' on conflict prevention.

The Workshop brought together groups in from various districts and municipalities in the region of Ghana including the Karaga Municipality. The training was conducted by the Institute for Children, Peace and security and the Peace Council.

The 4-day training was very , impactful and interactive. Participants were taken through the dynamics of conflicts, conflict prevention, early warning and early protection. Also, Peace Security (YPS) and , Peace and Security (CPS) were discussed in detail to prioritize the and of children against abuse and in any violent conflicts.

The training further provided them a vivid understanding of and the co-creative approaches to conflict , warning, early protection as well protecting the right of in conflict communities.

Most significant was understanding and exploring how can lead to recruitment, how armed actors exploit risk factors, and how warning systems can trigger timely action before harm occurs, guided by the Principles.

youth with knowledge to protect their communities.

The participants were honoured with certificates of participation at the close of the Workshop
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STAR-Ghana Foundation West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Fondation Botnar Comic Relief European Union in Ghana The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra Ghana Coginta

12/03/2026

🔵 DAY 4 – YOUTH PEACE AMBASSADORS 2026
📍 Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga)
Youth Peace Ambassadors 2026
Today marks the final day of the Youth Peace Ambassadors Programme in Gushegu Municipality.

Participants are concluding the programme with sessions led by:
Kirsten Larson
Research Assistant
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security
Simone CHIA
Research Program Manager
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

Through reflection, dialogue, and practical exercises, participants are consolidating lessons on conflict prevention, child protection, and early warning to early action, grounded in the Vancouver Principles.
The programme closes with participants receiving certificates of completion, recognizing their commitment to becoming Youth Peace Ambassadors for peace and prevention in their communities.
From learning to leadership, the journey continues.
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

🔵 DAY 3 – YOUTH PEACE AMBASSADORS 2026
📍 Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga)
Day 3 of the Youth Peace Ambassadors Programme is underway, focusing on protecting children and strengthening conflict prevention.

Today’s sessions are led by Kirsten Larson, Research Assistant at the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security.
Participants are exploring how vulnerability can lead to recruitment, how armed actors exploit risk factors, and how early warning systems can trigger timely action before harm occurs, guided by the Vancouver Principles.

Empowering youth with knowledge to protect their communities.
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The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

10/03/2026

🔵 DAY 2 – YOUTH PEACE AMBASSADORS 2026
📍 Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga)
Day 2 of the Youth Peace Ambassadors Programme is underway in Tamale - Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga)

Participants are engaging in sessions on:
✔ Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Violence
✔ Early Warning to Early Action systems

Today’s sessions are led by Prof. Patrick Osei-Kufuor, Associate Professor and Senior Member, Department of Peace Studies, University of Cape Coast.

Through interactive discussions and practical insights, young participants are learning how to identify early signs of conflict and promote peaceful solutions within their communities.

Youth leadership is key to preventing conflict and protecting communities.

National Peace Council, Ghana
STAR-Ghana Foundation
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Fondation Botnar The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra Ghana
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09/03/2026

🔵 DAY 1 – YOUTH PEACE AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME
📍 Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga)
Following the successful implementation of the programme in Ayawaso East (Nima), the Youth Peace Ambassadors Programme 2026 has officially commenced in the Northern Zone – Gushegu Municipality (Kpatinga).

Implemented by the National Peace Council in collaboration with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, the four-day programme brings together young leaders from the community to engage in dialogue and capacity-building under the theme:

“Dialoguing with the Youth in ‘Hotspots’ on Conflict Prevention.”
Over the coming days, participants will explore key areas including:

✔ Conflict analysis and mediation
✔ Children, Peace and Security
✔ Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Violence
✔ Early Warning to Early Action systems
✔ Youth leadership in community peacebuilding

Day One sessions are being led by:
Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene
Senior Research Fellow
Legon Centre of International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana, Legon

Through expert-led discussions and practical learning activities, participants will gain the knowledge and tools to identify early warning signs of conflict, promote peaceful coexistence, and serve as Youth Peace Ambassadors within their communities.
From Nima to Gushegu, the commitment to dialogue, prevention, and youth leadership continues.

National Peace Council, Ghana
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra Ghana
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) STAR-Ghana Foundation Fondation Botnar Coginta Norsaac European Union in Ghana Comic Relief
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The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security

08/03/2026

Happy International women's day to all women across the world. We celebrate the strength, resilience and sacrifices of women in building strong communities for a peaceful world. The contribution of women in promoting social cohesion, peaceful coexistence and preventing violence extremism can not be underestimated.

Today we celebrate the power of women who uplift others and strengthen communities. When women share their time, knowledge, support and leadership, everyone benefits. Families grow stronger, organisations thrive, and societies move forward.

Let us continue to support, mentor and stand with one another, because when women rise, communities and nations rise too.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜🌍

19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak

10/02/2026

On , 28th January 2026, we were previlige to receive a team from in UK who came to conduct an review of the and of the Security in Northern Ghana (SING) project in the district. The Security in Northern Ghana (SING) project was implemented by the STAR-Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Young Peace Ambassadors - YPA with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

The ITAD team that conducted the independent review on behalf of FCDO held series of engagements and field visits as follows;
1. Engagement with Director and Officer at
2. Engagement with Peace Monitors for a Focus Group Discussion
3. Engagement with beneficiaries for a Focus Group Discussion
4. Engagement with groups and
5. A site visit to dry season /

The focus of the project in the Karaga district implemented by was on farmer-herder conflicts, promoting Fulbe integration, promoting coexistence and cohesion as well Violence Extremism (PVE).

05/02/2026