About Us

YDP Ghana is a non-profit organization (incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992)) dedicated to empowering youth primarily aged 13-35 in marginalized communities through mentorship, leadership training, vocational and digital skills development, financial literacy, education support, health initiatives, and civic engagement. While our core programs focus on this age group to build change agents and sustainable communities, certain activities (such as health screenings, basic education campaigns like SDG for Basic Schools or People's Podium, or partner-driven initiatives) may reach or benefit children under 13, always with parental/guardian consent and appropriate safeguards. We address challenges like unemployment, poverty, educational barriers, health issues,  financial exclusion, low civic participation, and migration. Our work aligns with SDGs 1, 4, 8, 10, 11, 16, and 17, supporting Ghana's National Development Planning Commission goals for inclusive growth.

Our programs primarily target motivated youth aged 13–35 (with a focus on 15–35) in marginalized or underserved communities in Ghana, including rural, fishing, and urban areas facing socioeconomic disadvantages. In limited cases, activities like health screenings, SDG campaigns for basic schools, or partner collaborations may include or benefit children under 13, but only with explicit parental/guardian consent and enhanced supervision/safeguards. We prioritize those eager to learn skills, lead change, and contribute to community development. Eligibility varies by program—check specific pages for criteria.

You can volunteer your time/skills (e.g., as mentors or facilitators), donate to fund programs, or partner with us (e.g., as organizations, philanthropists, or sponsors). Visit the "Get Involved" page to express interest. We welcome youth, professionals, and collaborators aligned with our vision of transforming communities through ethical leadership and entrepreneurship.

Through our Quick Learn Quick Earn program, we provide fast, practical training in vocational skills (e.g., fish farming, soap-making), digital skills (e.g., social media management, video production), and soft skills (leadership, communication, business management). We aim to train over 20,000 youth to address unemployment, with embedded financial literacy for unbanked youth (60%). Programs are often free/low-cost via partnerships.

Yes, we offer scholarships for secondary/tertiary education and adult literacy programs to overcome barriers (e.g., 20% lacking basic literacy, 1.2 million NEET youth). Initiatives like SDG for Basic Schools promote mindset shifts from grassroots levels (which may reach younger children in basic schools, with parental consent). Applications are on our website review criteria, deadlines, and documents required.

Donations fund our programs directly, including scholarships, skills workshops, health screenings, community projects (e.g., sanitation, cooperatives), financial literacy sessions, and civic initiatives. As a non-profit, all contributions advance our charitable objectives with no private benefit—helping reduce poverty by 5% and increase literacy by 10% in target areas. We ensure transparency and impact.

Visit our website to complete the relevant form for scholarships, skills training, mentorship, or other support. Meet the criteria (e.g., primarily age 13–35, marginalized community focus; parental consent required for any under-18 participants, with safeguards for younger children in applicable activities) and submit before deadlines. Applications are reviewed by our team; successful applicants are contacted via email/phone.

We back youth-led initiatives tackling local challenges, such as sanitation/clean-up campaigns, environmental sustainability, infrastructure hubs (clinics, schools, cooperatives), health education, and entrepreneurial ventures. These promote self-sufficiency, aligning with our goal to transform 5–10 communities over 5–10 years.

We collaborate with local leaders, communities, and partners to build capacity and empower youth ownership. Programs like Step Up Lab foster innovation, while financial cooperatives and skills training create lasting livelihoods. Our scalable model leverages partnerships for long-term impact across Africa.

Donate securely via our "Donate" page. We accept one-time/recurring contributions in GHS (or equivalents) through Paystack. Payments are encrypted—we do not store sensitive card details. Suggested amounts: GHS 500–3000+ to sponsor training, scholarships, or screenings. Donations are voluntary, irrevocable, and non-refundable (except errors or law-required).

We accept debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard), mobile money, and bank transfers via Paystack. Options show at checkout.

Contact us at info@ydpghana.org, +233 (0) 55 999 7095, or +233 (0) 54 734 0533. Provide details (e.g., order/application reference). We respond within 48–72 hours and assist with issues, including error-based refunds.

We collect minimal data (e.g., name, email, phone for applications/donations) and process it responsibly under Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843). No sales or unnecessary sharing. For any data involving children under 18 (including under-13 in limited activities), we require parental/guardian consent. See our Privacy Policy for details on security, use, and rights .

We collaborate with organizations such as UNICEF, the Commonwealth, Plan Ghana, MasterCard Foundation, government agencies, NGOs, corporates, academics, and philanthropists for sponsorships, scholarships, events, volunteering, and in-kind support to amplify impact (including occasional extensions to younger children in partner-required activities like health or basic education, with consent).

As a non-partisan NGO with board supremacy, our structure includes a Board of Directors for strategic oversight, an Executive Team for operations, and volunteers for facilitation. Founded by Gideon Degbe, we emphasize transparency, accountability, and no individual monopolization to ensure balanced, ethical leadership.