Youth Opportunity Partnership Programme

11/05/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Last week, YOPP successfully organised an interactive leadership training for executives of our 13 Local Youth Associations (LYAs) as part of our continuous commitment to building strong and sustainable community structures.

As part of our Capacity Acceleration Project (CAP), the training focused on practical leadership approaches and strategies that can help the associations function effectively, remain active, and sustain their impact within their communities. Participants engaged in discussions on organisational management, teamwork, accountability, and long-term sustainability of youth-led initiatives.

The session also served as an opportunity to assess the performance and strength of the LYAs using the Red–Yellow–Green (RYG) Assessment Model adopted by YOPP. The model helps identify associations that are strong, growing, or in need of additional support, allowing for targeted capacity-building and mentorship.
Through such engagements, YOPP continues to empower young leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to drive positive change and active citizenship in their communities.


CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling DGI Midtjylland DGI Midtjylland DGI Midtjylland Bidrag til Ghana Michael Sørensen Civil Society and Institutional Foundation - CSIF

22/04/2026

⚽🏆 𝒀𝑶𝑷𝑷 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 2026 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒏 🏆⚽

Last Sunday, the YOPP General Sports Festival 2026 came to a successful close after four days of exciting competition, community engagement, and celebration in Dalun.

The festival brought together teams from across participating communities, delivering thrilling matches and memorable moments. In a highly competitive final, Kasuliyili held Kumbungu Walima to a 1–1 draw and emerged champions after an intense 8 – 7 penalty shootout. Earlier, Chirifoyili secured third place with a 1 – 0 victory over Woribogu.

Beyond the matches, the festival reflected the true spirit of unity and community. The people of Dalun came out in their numbers to support and cheer the teams, creating an electrifying atmosphere throughout the event. Activities such as the cultural display, reflection night, local games, and an exhibition of products from skills-training beneficiaries added depth and meaning to the festival.

The event concluded with a closing ceremony featuring awards to teams and players, presentation of certificates to skills training participants, and solidarity messages from invited guests.

YOPP continues to harness the power of sports to advance youth empowerment, community cohesion, and development.



CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling DGI Midtjylland Bidrag til Ghana Bjarne Petersen Michael Sørensen Shani Mahama Singa Sofie Junge YEFL-Ghana Norsaac Civil Society and Institutional Foundation - CSIF

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Second half begins between Kumbungu Walmart Ladies vs Kasuliyili Ladies

19/04/2026

The Grand Finale of the YOPP General Sports Festival is Underway in Dalun.

Kumbungu Waima Ladies vs Kasuliyili Ladies.

18/04/2026

⚽🎉 𝐘𝐎𝐏𝐏 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧 🎉⚽

The YOPP General Sports Festival 2026, currently underway in Dalun under the theme “Uniting Communities Through Sports for Youth Empowerment and Development,” has successfully completed two exciting days of activities.

The festival kicked off on Thursday with a strong opening match where K. Walima secured a 4–1 victory over Moglaa, setting the tone for competitive and spirited games.

Friday continued with more thrilling encounters:

Woribogu edged Tibung 1–0

Moglaa bounced back with a 1–0 win against Kasuliyili

Chirifoyili also secured a 1–0 victory over Tibung

Beyond the matches, the festival has been rich in community engagement. Teams paid a courtesy visit to the Dalun Chief Palace, reinforcing community ties. On Friday morning, YOPP engaged the public through a radio discussion, highlighting the role of sports in youth development and advocacy. The day ended on a high note with a vibrant cultural display by the Dalun Cultural Troupe, celebrating local heritage and unity.

As the festival progresses into the next stages, anticipation is building for the remaining group matches, semi-finals, and the grand finale.

Stay connected for more updates as communities continue to compete, connect, and celebrate through sports.


CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling DGI Midtjylland YEFL-Ghana Bjarne Petersen Sofie Junge Shani Mahama Singa Michael Sørensen Bidrag til Ghana

13/04/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

From 7th to 9th April, YOPP successfully organised another session of its skills training programme under the ACTS Project, aimed at equipping young women with practical and income-generating skills.
Over the three-day training, 28 participants from various Local Gender Groups (LGGs) were engaged in hands-on learning across four specialised areas:
🔹 Beading
🔹 Bar Soap Production
🔹 Tie and Dye Making
🔹 Production and Sewing of Reusable Sanitary Pads and Baby Diapers

The training provided participants with valuable skills to support their economic independence while also addressing practical needs within their communities—particularly in the area of menstrual hygiene.
YOPP remains committed to strengthening the capacity of young women through skills development, fostering confidence, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods.


CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling DGI Midtjylland Sofie Junge YEFL-Ghana Civil Society and Institutional Foundation - CSIF Bjarne Petersen Michael Sørensen Shani Mahama Singa Bidrag til Ghana Ibrahim Mohammed

07/04/2026

YOPP GIRLS CONTINUE THIS WEEKENDS.

06/04/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 (𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
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We are pleased to announce that the 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆 (𝒀𝑶𝑷𝑷) has successfully secured funding from CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling for a new and impactful project titled:

“𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 (𝘾𝘼𝘾𝙀𝙎)”

This 18-month initiative, implemented in partnership with Bidrag til Ghana (BtG), will officially commence in June 2026 and be carried out in rural communities in the Kumbungu, Savelugu, Tolon, and Sagnarigu Districts in Northern Ghana.

The CACES project aims to strengthen the capacity of Local Youth Associations (LYAs) and community-based organisations to actively engage in civic processes, advocate for improved livelihoods, and promote social accountability across rural communities in Northern Ghana.

Through our proven Sports as a Tool for Development (ST4D) approach, the project will:

Empower youth to engage duty bearers and influence local development decisions
Strengthen community structures for sustainable civic action
Support young people, especially women, with entrepreneurial and livelihood skills
Use sports, media, and community campaigns as tools for mobilisation and advocacy

This milestone reflects YOPP’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, social justice, and community-led development.

We extend our sincere appreciation to CISU for the support and to our partners and communities for their trust and collaboration.

Together, we are building stronger communities and amplifying youth voices for change.


CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling DGI Midtjylland Bidrag til Ghana Shani Mahama Singa YEFL-Ghana Civil Society and Institutional Foundation - CSIF Sofie Junge Michael Sørensen Bjarne Petersen @