_ Young and safe
Towards an Active, Engaged, Informed and Empowered youth in Ho City
The Young and Safe project intends to assist Ho in becoming a youth-friendly city that safeguards the wellbeing (health, economic and social) and participation of young people in city governance.
Young and Safe is a comprehensive project aimed at making Ho city a youth friendly city by enhancing the overall wellbeing and participation of young people in city of Ho. Through a series of targeted initiatives, the project seeks to address various aspects of youth empowerment, including civic engagement, sexual and reproductive health education, mental health support, social wellbeing, digital employability, and strategic partnerships.
Young and Safe is implemented through smart local partnerships between Youth-led non-profits, (Love Aid Foundation) Universities (University of Health and Allied Sciences), and Government agencies (Ghana Education Service, Ho Municipal Assembly) in Ho.
Young and safe is funded by Fondation Botnar as part of the healthy cities for adolescent program and managed by Ecorys
Project Interventions
_ Adolescent in city governance
We are building young people’s capacity in Ho to engage city governance, advocate for systemic change, and grow as leaders. This prepares them to take active roles in shaping policies and programs that make the city more inclusive and youth-friendly.
Ho Youth Policy Hackathon
Leadership and Advocacy training
Ho Youth Wellbeing Report
Y – Radio show
_ Living healthy youthful lives in the city
We are empowering young people with knowledge in sexual, reproductive, online safety and mental health to live safe and healthy lives in the city.
Mental Health Bootcamps
Sexual Health Bootcamps
Cyber Health Bootcamp
Y & S App
_ Safe spaces for connection & self discovery
We are creating safe spaces for young people to connect, discover their potential, and build character. Through games and fun activities, they uncover hidden talents, form friendships, and grow in confidence within a supportive community.
Oxygen Park
Young and Loud Festival
_ Skills for city innovation & employability
We are equipping young people with digital skills to drive innovation in the city and improve their employability. By preparing them for jobs after school, we empower them to secure their economic well-being and contribute to the city’s digital growth
Code2Job
Node X
Virtual Reality & Robotics
Achievements
Through the Young and Safe project, we are making Ho a youth-friendly city by empowering young people to thrive. Together with our partners, we have achieved:
10,000+
Young people reached through our interventions
3
3 young people elected into city level leadership out of the over 60 trained in city leadership
85%
of 300+ teens reached indicate increase in knowledge and access to SHR and mental health services
80%
of 60 young people trained in code2job placed in internship enhancing employability
_Young and Safe blog.
August 28, 2024
