Africa Skills Hub Foundation crowned ‘Most Outstanding Community Youth Empowerment Advocate’

The Ghana ‘Outstanding Community Leadership Conference and Awards’ has named Africa Skills Hub (ASH) Foundation, the Most Outstanding Community Advocate of Youth Empowerment’, at the 2025 Leadership Conference and Awards, held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

This national honour shines a spotlight on Africa Skills Hub’s transformative work in youth development and economic inclusion across Ghana, from rural farming communities to emerging urban hubs.

The ASH’s bold, community-driven model equips young women and people with practical skills, entrepreneurship support, and leadership tools to thrive in today’s economy.

Executive Director of Africa Skills Hub Foundation, Daniel Amoako Antwi, in his remarks, expressed the organisation’s excitement to receive the Most Outstanding Community Advocate of Youth Empowerment Award.

“We dedicate this achievement to all the young people we’ve worked with, the communities we’ve served, and our partners who continue to support our shared vision for inclusive growth. We remain committed to building skills and creating opportunities throughout Ghana,” he said.

With initiatives spanning over 16 regions, the organisation has trained approximately 16,000 youth and 13,000 women in fields such as agribusiness, digital marketing, climate-smart farming, and innovation-led entrepreneurship, resulting in a reported 60 percent increase in jobs created and employment among program participants over the past nine years.

Africa Skills Hub’s programmes blend hands-on learning with participants through extensive aftercare services, including regulatory, IT, financial, legal, market access, and intellectual property services.

ASH also manages a dedicated micro-credit fund that supports youth and women-led businesses, affirming its commitment to addressing structural barriers through evidence-based solutions.

Looking ahead, Africa Skills Hub remains committed to scaling its impact through strategic partnerships, digital innovations, and inclusive enterprise accelerators tailored to the growing needs of young Africans.

The executive director further stated that this recognition affirms the value of its work and strengthens its resolve to deepen opportunities for youth and women across Ghana.

“To the organisers of the Ghana Most Outstanding Community Awards, Business Executive Group, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for highlighting the significance of youth empowerment in Ghana. Africa Skills Hub Foundation (ASH) is an enterprise support organization based in Ghana that creates economic and skill-based opportunities for African’s youth, women and SMEs,” he added.

Since its inception in 2016, ASH has impacted young graduates by providing essential skills and job opportunities, trained SMEs in entrepreneurship, agribusinesses, digital and climate-smart practices, and economically empowered women-led businesses through access to capital and markets opportunities.

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