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The People Behind MYD

Meet the Team

Young changemakers, seasoned advisors, and dedicated volunteers united by a single conviction: Ghana's youth are the solution, not the problem.

Executive Leadership

The People Driving
the Movement

Abdul-Wahab Tanko
Executive Director
Lansah Haruna
Founder · Strategic Leadership
Co-founder of MYD Ghana, Lansah has over 8 years of experience in youth development and community organizing across Northern Ghana. He drives MYD's strategic vision and national partnerships.
Founded MYD · July 2019
Fatima Alhassan
Director of Programs
Seidu A. Shakur
Programs
Shakur leads the design and implementation of MYD's flagship programs including the Youth Farm Project and Meet-the-Mayor conferences. He holds a degree in Sociology from UG Accra.
Reports to: Executive Director
Mohammed Ibrahim
HR and Admin Officer
Seidu Naiza
Human Resources · Administration · Operations
Naiza oversees MYD's human resource functions and day-to-day administrative operations. He manages staff welfare, volunteer records, and ensures smooth organisational processes across all programs.
Reports to: Executive Director
Salamatu Yakubu
Finance & Administration
Muniru A. Majeed
Finance · Operations · Compliance
Majeed ensures MYD's financial integrity and operational efficiency. He manages budgeting, donor reporting, and organizational compliance at Betterway Group.
Reports to: Executive Director
FC
Field Coordinator
Issahaku Dawuni
Field Operations · Volunteer Management
Issahaku coordinates MYD's 150+ volunteer network across five Northern regions. He manages day-to-day field activities for the Youth Farm Project and community resilience programs.
Reports to: Director of Programs
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Open Position
Partnerships & Fundraising Officer
Development · Donor Relations
We're looking for a driven individual to lead MYD's fundraising strategy, cultivate donor relationships, and build sustainable funding pipelines for our programs.

Governance

Board of Advisors

Our board brings together experienced professionals from agriculture, public policy, finance, and civil society to guide MYD's strategic direction.

Board Chair
Dr. Yakubu Sumaila
Lecturer, Montana State University
Open Position
Board Member
Nominations welcome
Enquire →

Volunteer Network

150+ Volunteers.
One Movement.

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MYD. Young people aged 18–35 from across the Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West, and North East regions dedicate their time, skills, and passion to every program we run.

They facilitate workshops, organize community outreach, run radio campaigns, and mentor younger peers — turning MYD's mission into measurable impact, one community at a time.

150+
Active Volunteers
5
Regions Covered
35,000+
Youth Reached
2019
Founded

Join Us

Want to Be Part of
the Team?

Whether you're interested in volunteering, joining the staff, or advising MYD, we'd love to hear from you.