About Us | Yendi Youth Connect – Youth NGO in Northern Ghana
Empowering Youth & Communities in the Heart of Northern Ghana
Who We Are
Empowering Youth. Uplifting Yendi.
Yendi Youth Connect (YYC) is a dynamic, youth-led and community-anchored NGO based in Yendi Municipality, working across Northern Ghana. Founded in 2020 and officially registered in 2024, YYC is on a mission to unlock the leadership, creativity, and resilience of young people, women, and vulnerable groups—so that development is led from within.
Whether it’s mentoring student leaders, training teen mothers, or restoring degraded lands, YYC is a trusted grassroots development organization in Yendi, grounded in cultural pride and innovative action.
A vibrant Yendi where every young person thrives, leads, and inspires hope.
To empower youth and the vulnerable through mentorship, skills development, advocacy, and inclusive community-driven programs.
Our DNA
The Heartbeat of Our Work
Everything we do is guided by our vision of a thriving Yendi led by inspired, skilled young people. Our mission, rooted in empowerment and dignity, drives transformative change in education, climate, health, and livelihoods.
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Transparency & Accountability |
We are honest, ethical, and results-driven. |
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Empowerment |
We build self-confidence and practical skills. |
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Inclusivity |
No one is left behind—especially youth, women, and persons with disabilities. |
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Cultural Pride |
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How We Drive Change from the Ground Up
At Yendi Youth Connect (YYC), we believe in solutions that start with people. Our strategies are built around empowerment, participation, and cultural relevance—making every program responsive and sustainable.
Mentorship & Youth-Led Learning
We nurture leadership and life skills in schools and communities through peer mentorship, coaching, and school clubs.
Skills Training & Economic Empowerment
We provide hands-on vocational training, business coaching, and financial literacy for women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
Community-Based Climate Action
We engage locals in tree planting, climate-smart agriculture, and ecosystem restoration with traditional leaders as allies.
Behaviour Change Communication (BCC)
We promote healthy practices in hygiene, WASH, and gender through talks, clean-ups, forums, and media.
Cultural Revitalization & Youth Expression
We use festivals, creative arts, and tourism promotion to reconnect youth with their roots and strengthen unity.
Civic Education & Accountability
We mobilize youth voices in local governance, advocate for inclusion, and promote transparency through dialogue and campaigns.
Proudly Rooted in Yendi
Meet the People Powering Yendi Youth Connect
YYC is proudly led by passionate youth changemakers, guided by experienced mentors, and supported by local leaders and development professionals who believe in community-first solutions.
Trusted by Institutions and Communities
We collaborate with traditional leaders, government agencies, civil society groups, and the diaspora. Together, we amplify youth voices and deliver lasting solutions.
Your Support Makes All the Difference
Join us in creating a Yendi where everyone can dream, believe, and achieve. Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner, your role matters.
