Empowering the Next Generation: IYDPG Begins Youth Studies Facilitation at Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University

On Saturday, 5th July 2025, students of Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University in Wa embarked on a new academic journey as part of a strategic partnership between the University and the Institute of Youth Development Practitioners – Ghana (IYDPG). The collaboration seeks to professionalize youth work in Ghana through the introduction of a dedicated Youth Studies module under the African Studies course.

The first facilitation session was led by Mr. Mumuni Sulemana, Executive Director of IYDPG, who engaged students in a thought-provoking discussion on Ghana’s youth policies and their impact on national development. The session aimed to help students appreciate the importance of youth-focused policy frameworks and the roles they can play in shaping a better future for young people across the country.

This semester-long engagement is more than just academic. It represents a forward-looking effort to integrate youth development principles into higher education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to become catalysts for positive change in their communities.

Through this partnership, IYDPG and Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University are laying the foundation for a new generation of professional youth workers, advocates, and leaders who are informed, empowered, and ready to make a difference.

Stay tuned as we journey through this transformative semester, one session at a time.