Mother of all Nations Foundation

In a powerful demonstration of community activism and collaboration, 60 changemakers from Madina and surrounding communities recently gathered for a comprehensive brainstorming session aimed at amplifying local issues and fostering community development. These changemakers, who had previously undergone a specialized training program, came together with the common goal of creating actionable strategies that would engage their communities in meaningful and impactful ways. https://lnkd.in/dGneZe6j #iamaware #communityaccountabilityforum

In a powerful demonstration of community activism and collaboration, 60 changemakers from Madina and surrounding communities recently gathered for a comprehensive brainstorming session aimed at amplifying local issues and fostering community development. These changemakers, who had previously undergone a specialized training program, came together with the common goal of creating actionable strategies that would engage their communities in meaningful and impactful ways. https://lnkd.in/dGneZe6j #iamaware #communityaccountabilityforum

Our Executive Director's Inspiring Message At the civic engagement training, our Executive Director, Mr. Ishaq Abubakar Zico Newton, B.A., M.A delivered a powerful message to our youth participants. He emphasized the importance of active engagement in politics at all levels, highlighting how policies directly impact our lives. Mr. Newton stated, "Civic engagement isn't just about elections and voting. It's a collective responsibility to stand together, demand accountability, and support our elected officials. As the majority of the population, the youth's voice has the power to make a difference." #CivicEngagement #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Ghana #Politics

At the Civic engagement training, Mr. Daniel K. Selormey, a communication specialist rom CDD-Ghana emphasized the power of social media for youth advocacy. He iterated on how we can leverage social media for community change. He highlighted how social media can be used to... Connect with decision-makers: Reach out directly to local officials and demand accountability. Mobilize communities: Organize and engage citizens around important issues. Raise awareness: Share information and spark conversations about community development. #SocialMedia #YouthAdvocacy #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Ghana #CDDGhana

We were honored to have Dr. Charity Dzradozi, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Local Governance, as our resource person at our recent civic engagement training. Dr. Dzradozi provided valuable insights into the structure of the District Assembly, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of DCEs and Assembly Members. She emphasized the importance of youth engagement at the local level for driving community development. As Dr. Dzradozi stated, "When looking at governance, we should start from the bottom up, not the other way around." To ensure accountability, we must actively engage with our local representatives, ask for feedback, and regularly visit the district assembly. #CivicEngagement #LocalGovernment #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #Ghana #Accountability

Madina Community-Based Civic Engagement Training for Community Change Makers was a success. #iamaware #communityaccountabilityforum #civicengagement #Moanfoundation #kingzicothings

Ghana's youth make up more than 35% of the total population, meaning over one-third of our nation's strength rests on our shoulders. Yet, during critical moments like elections, only a small fraction of us actively participate—not because we're ineligible to vote, but because many have consciously chosen not to. This is a missed opportunity. Our voice has the power to make a significant difference CDD-Ghana - Ghana Center for Democratic Development #CommunityAccountabilityForum #iamaware #civicengagement #CommunityBasedCivicEngagement

Similar to how we have government representatives at the Assembly, we should consider having a dedicated youth representative. Additionally, we could introduce legislation to support the youth in the same way that the Affirmative Action Law supports women CDD-Ghana - Ghana Center for Democratic Development #CommunityAccountabilityForum #iamaware #civicengagement #CommunityBasedCivicEngagement

Empowering Youth for Change Our recent civic engagement workshop with CDD-Ghana - Ghana Center for Democratic Development on youth participation in local governnace saw a great success The Participants gained valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of local government and the importance of youth involvement. We discussed how young people can actively participate in community development and hold elected officials accountable. #CivicEngagement #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Ghana

Join us for a Community-Based Civic Engagement Workshop Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: Bethel Heights Hotel, Madina What to learn: 1. The responsibilities of your local government 2. How to hold elected officials accountable 3. The power of social media for promoting transparency Empower yourself to be a change-maker in your community https://lnkd.in/d226xG-H #CivicEngagement #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Accountability #SocialMedia #Ghana