N/R, GYG Empowers Youth on Climate Action and Advocacy at Savelugu and Tolon
Savelugu (N/R), Nov. 10, GYG – The Ghana Youth Guide (GYG), a youth-focused advocacy organisation in Northern Ghana, has held a Two-Day Climate Action, Advocacy, and Assets Mapping Training Workshop at Savelugu and Tolon in the Northern Region.
The training brought together 105 community leaders and second-cycle students from the Tolon District and Savelugu Municipality to enhance inclusive climate resilience and promote sustainable agriculture. Held under the Resilient Roots of Change (R2C) intervention, the workshop formed part of ongoing efforts to empower Ghanaian youth for sustainable agriculture and strengthen community-level climate advocacy.
The event also attracted traditional authorities, teachers, clergy, media representatives, government officials, civil society organisations, and community group leaders. It aimed to build the capacity of youth advocates, spark critical climate-justice conversations, and map local assets to promote sustainable agricultural practices and resilience at the community level.
Mr Prince Chentiwuni Abdul-Fataw, Executive Director of the Ghana Youth Guide, in his opening remarks, underscored the importance of the training in nurturing local leadership and strengthening commitment to climate action. He said empowering young people with practical knowledge and advocacy tools would enable them to champion environmental sustainability and contribute meaningfully to national development goals.
Mr Shani Mahama, a Development Expert and facilitator of the training, highlighted the crucial role of agriculture in Ghana’s sustainable development agenda. He noted that agriculture remained the backbone of the country’s economy and urged young people to develop a greater interest in agribusiness to help create jobs and ensure national food security. He further called for collective efforts among communities, institutions, and stakeholders to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.
Mr Abubakari Abdul Majeed, an Agriculture Tutor at Savelugu Senior High School, encouraged students to take their studies seriously to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector. He advised that young people must view agriculture not merely as a subsistence activity but as a viable business capable of generating wealth, improving livelihoods, and sustaining the environment.
Master Mohammed Alhassan, a student of Savelugu Senior High School, expressed appreciation to the Ghana Youth Guide and its partners for organizing the workshop, saying it had provided participants with valuable insights and career guidance.
“This training is particularly important because it has exposed us to pressing issues in agriculture, including climate change and food security,” he said. The workshop also facilitated the formation of local community structures to lead climate action and advocacy initiatives in Tolon and Savelugu, ensuring continuity and local ownership of the R2C intervention.
GYG is currently running our Resilient Roots of Change (R2C) project is a two-year initiative to enhance climate resilience among vulnerable groups in Ghana’s Northern Region, including women, youth, visible minorities like the Fulanis and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs.
Story by: GYG Communication’s Department
