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Measuring What Matters

Our Impact

Since July 2019, MYD has reached tens of thousands of young Ghanaians. Here's what that looks like in numbers — and what it means in lives changed.

Since Inception · 2019

The Numbers Behind
The Movement

35,000+
Young People Reached
Total youth reached through all MYD programs and advocacy initiatives since founding.
5,000+
Direct Beneficiaries
Youth who directly participated in MYD programs — receiving training, land access, or structured mentoring.
150+
Active Volunteers
Committed young Ghanaians powering program delivery across Northern Ghana.
1M+
#YouthForPeace Reach
People reached by the #YouthForPeace campaign via 2 radio stations and 1 TV station ahead of Ghana's 2024 elections.
4.3M
National Agricultural Goal
Youth and women in agriculture MYD's YFP is aligned to serve at national scale — contributing to 1M+ job creation long-term.

Program Impact

Impact by Program

Youth Farm Project
100
Pilot cohort enrolled
Operating across 5 Northern Ghana regions. 50 acres secured per district via 10-year land tenure agreements. Climate-Smart Agriculture and agri-business training delivered. Aligned with SDGs 1, 2, 8, 13.
5 Regions 50ac/district SDG 1,2,8,13
Meet-the-Mayor Conference
100
Delegates per conference
Youth aged 18–35 engage directly with District Assembly Mayors. 5 thematic breakout sessions. Formal Youth Manifesto submitted as policy petition. Tangible government action on youth priorities.
18–35 age range 5 themes Youth Manifesto
Youth in Peace & Security
1M+
People reached by #YouthForPeace
Townhall held in Tamale, October 2024, ahead of Ghana's general elections. #YouthForPeace campaign amplified by 2 radio stations and 1 TV station. Youth trained as active peace ambassadors.
Oct 2024 Townhall 3 media outlets Peace Ambassadors
MYD Volunteer Program
150+
Active volunteers in network
Regular engagement sessions in Tamale. Volunteers are the backbone of all four program areas — delivering MYD's mission on the ground. Sustained pool of committed young changemakers.
Regular sessions All programs Leadership track

Global Alignment

SDG Alignment

MYD's work directly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. Here's how each program maps to the global framework.

SDG 1
No Poverty
YFP creates economic pathways for youth, directly addressing rural poverty in Northern Ghana through agricultural livelihoods.
Youth Farm Project
SDG 2
Zero Hunger
Climate-Smart Agriculture training enhances food production, resilience, and food security across Northern Ghana communities.
Youth Farm Project
SDG 5
Gender Equality
Programs target marginalised youth including young women, with national agricultural goals explicitly including women farmers.
All Programs
SDG 8
Decent Work
YFP explicitly targets job creation for youth in agriculture — contributing toward 1M+ decent livelihoods at national scale.
Youth Farm Project
SDG 13
Climate Action
Climate-Smart Agriculture builds resilience against climate shocks and promotes sustainable farming practices among youth.
Youth Farm Project
SDG 16
Peace & Justice
YPS trains youth as peace ambassadors; Meet-the-Mayor builds inclusive governance and youth participation in decision-making.
YPSMeet-the-Mayor
SDG 17
Partnerships
MYD builds partnerships with local chiefs, District Assemblies, media outlets, and national institutions to drive impact.
All Programs
MYD Contributes to 7 SDGs
Our programs are designed to align with global development goals while addressing Ghana-specific challenges.

Where We're Headed

Long-Term Ambitions

4.3M
National Agricultural Goal
Youth and women in Ghanaian agriculture that MYD's work — through the Youth Farm Project — is strategically aligned to serve at national scale.
1M+
Jobs to Create
Decent agricultural livelihoods MYD's YFP aims to contribute to creating across Northern Ghana and nationally in the long term.
5
Northern Regions
All five regions of Northern Ghana where the Youth Farm Project is designed to operate — scaling from a 100-youth pilot to full regional coverage.

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