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The 2027 Referendum: A Pivotal Turning Point for Ghana's Youth and Future Governance

 By; David Tetteh Emaahi         Image of the President of Ghana; John Dramani Mahama   When a nation contemplates rewriting parts of its foundational law, the ripple effects touch every layer of society, none more profoundly than the younger generation. The government of Ghana's recent endorsement of the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations, leading up to the anticipated 2027 national referendum, brings forward structural changes that go far beyond political shorthand. ​For Ghana’s youth and the nation as a whole, these proposed amendments present a mix of unprecedented structural opportunities and serious questions about political accountability. Opening Doors: Direct Youth Empowerment and Representation ​Among the most compelling elements of the reform package for the Ghanaian young people is the deliberate push for inclusive political architecture: ​Lowering Presidential Age Eligibility: By proposing a reduction in the minimum age to ...
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Nkosuo Initiative Visited Trotor Orphanage Home; Christmas with Trotor Orphanage Home

 

By Tetteh David Emaahi




Picture of Nkosuo Initiative team and Trotor Orphanage Home


Nkosuo Initiative Foundation, the youth-led Ghanaian organization with a singular objective to ensure the socio-economic empowerment of socially, economically and politically disadvantaged groups such as women, children and youth in rural areas and informal residence in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Nkosuo Initiative work to meet its set goals, for example, Goal 1,2,4.8,10, and 11 which are No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. (2019-2024)

   Nkosuo Initiative initiated a first phase of community-based project (2019-2021) in community in the Eastern region of Ghana (Trotor community). The initiative was seen to cultivate and process vegetables, such Ginger, Pepper, Turmeric and Cucumber. After the initiative of the project, Nkosuo initiative has been part of the community to improve the livelihood of the community and the orphanage in the community (BASCO). Since these past years, Nkosuo Initiative has been visiting the community and the BASCO in order to attain its objectives which are, NO Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, and Sustainable Cities and communities. December 23, 2023, Nkosuo Initiative paid the Trotor community a visit with the team “Christmas with Trotor” and donated items to the orphanage for the Christmas celebration.



Image of Nkosuo Initiative teaching the Trotor Orphanage how make Re-usable pads

During their visit to the community, Nkosuo Initiative embarked on a lot of activities which entertain and change the atmosphere of the community and the home. Such activities were song ministrations ( Christmas carol songs), Games (apple eating competition), Making of Re-usable Pads, Drawings and Painting, how lucky are you? (Game), Having a feast together, and Donation of Items.



Image of Nkosuo Initiative project leader donating Items to the General Overseer of Trotor Orphanage Home

 

 

 


Picture of Nkosuo Initiative team member doing drawings and paintings on the face of a child of Trotor Orphanage Home child.

After everything was done the Trotor Orphanage home showed their heartfelt gratitude to the Nkosuo Initiative.

They also laid down their petitions to the Initiative and NGOs to come aid to support them.

Click on the link for details.

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