06/26/2026
Looking For Leaders joined stakeholders from civil society, government, development partners, academia, the private sector, the media, faith-based organisations, traditional authorities, and youth groups at the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026.
Held under the theme "Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development," the Forum has created a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and collective action towards building a stronger and more inclusive Ghana.
We were honoured to witness the opening ceremony, graced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Ghana, whose address challenged all stakeholders to move beyond discussing challenges and focus on creating lasting solutions.
Two key messages from his address stood out to us:
"The future generations will not judge us by the challenges we inherited but by the solutions we created."
"Our response to today's challenges must not be to retreat from democratic principles; it must be to deepen democracy, strengthen institutions, and widen participation."
These powerful words reinforce our commitment as Looking For Leaders to continue empowering young people, strengthening communities, and building partnerships that contribute to democratic governance and sustainable development.
We look forward to the insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and practical learning sessions in the days ahead.
Together, we are reimagining partnerships for democratic consolidation and inclusive development.