In Agyapomaa, a rural community in Ghana’s Eastern Region, young people face a future with limited job opportunities and the dangers of illegal mining. To address these challenges, The Hunger Project-Ghana is partnering with the community to launch a bold digital inclusion initiative. Together, we’re building a safe space that will provide young people with the digital tools and training they need to create dignified and sustainable livelihoods.
The HOPE-MCH Project: An Investment in Digital Skills
With support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have established an ICT Training Center as part of the HOPE-MCH project. This center is designed to equip young people with the digital skills necessary to thrive in today’s evolving job market.
The center’s curriculum will focus on:
- Computer literacy and foundational skills for navigating the digital world
- Data entry and practical skills for administrative and business tasks
- Online entrepreneurship to foster innovation and create new income streams
Beyond technical training, the center will serve as an inclusive hub for young people to build confidence, develop leadership skills and create a world without hunger.
Bridging the Digital Divide
This new initiative builds on our successful efforts to close the digital divide and promote inclusive innovation. In 2021, we launched the Meaningful Access Project, which provided 6,000 young women in rural and semi-urban communities with the tools and opportunities to enhance their livelihoods through technology.
Our new ICT Training Center continues this mission by creating a community-rooted hub for learning, innovation and job creation for the next generation. The center will be locally managed by trained youth and community leaders, with ongoing support from technical and private sector partners. It will connect graduates, young farmers and female entrepreneurs to essential mentorship, internships and income-generating pathways.
At The Hunger Project, we believe young people are not just the future, they are active agents of change. This initiative is more than an investment in skills; it is an investment in hope, leadership and the foundation for a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
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