Young and safe

May 9, 2025
Is Your City Youth-Friendly? Here’s How to Know
What gets measured gets improved. If Ghanaian cities want to truly serve their young people, they must track the right data. This blog outlines five core pillars every mayor should monitor to build cities where young people can thrive.
May 8, 2025
What Makes a City Youth-Friendly – and Why Every City Needs to Be One
What makes a city truly work for its young people? It’s not just about parks or programs—it’s about opportunities, participation, and purpose. This article explores why youth-friendly cities are essential for inclusive growth and what it takes to build one where young voices shape the future
December 7, 2024
Step Up, Speak Out: How Young People Are Changing City Governance Through Node X! 
On 28 November 2024, the Young and Safe project of Healthy Cities for Adolescents programme brought together 30 young people, city authorities, and relevant stakeholders in Ho Municipality for the […]
September 24, 2024
Young and Loud Festival 2024: Skills, Opportunities, and Jobs for Young People
Join us for the Young and Loud Festival 2024 in Ho, Ghana, on November 16, 2024! Celebrate youth creativity through street art, workshops, and a talent competition, advocating for skills, opportunities, and jobs.
August 28, 2024
Insights from the Young and Safe Bootcamps at Taviefe Senior High School —118 Students Empowered
The Young and Safe Project under the Healthy Cities for Adolescents Program – II held a two-day Young and Safe bootcamp at Taviefe Senior High School on August 24th and 25th, 2024, bringing together 118 students to equip them with tools to manage their well-being proactively on sexual reproductive health, mental health, and cyber health.