Young people have been encouraged to develop the skills, values and confidence needed to navigate an increasingly changing world at the 2026 ANEG Foundation’s Go Girls Summit.
The summit, held under the theme, “Future Readiness: Empowering Young People for Better Life Outcomes,” brought together government officials, educationists, health professionals, development partners, entrepreneurs and young people to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the next generation.
The event featured mentorship and counselling sessions, a symposium, three community-focused campaigns and a general assembly, providing participants with opportunities to learn, share experiences and engage with issues affecting their personal development and future prospects.
A major highlight of the summit was the mentorship and counselling sessions, which focused on preparing young people for the realities of adulthood and the decisions that will shape their futures.
Discussions centred on the importance of developing positive values, making informed life choices, maintaining healthy relationships and building the confidence to pursue personal and professional ambitions.
The sessions also addressed the importance of digital and financial skills, equipping participants with knowledge to navigate emerging opportunities and challenges in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Beyond the discussions, the summit extended its impact through three advocacy campaigns designed to encourage responsible behaviour and promote positive change within communities.
The first campaign focused on waste segregation and cleaner communities, encouraging participants to adopt proper waste management practices and take responsibility for their immediate environment.
The second highlighted climate change awareness and fruit tree planting, drawing attention to environmental protection and the role young people can play in building a sustainable future.
The third campaign addressed ending early childhood marriages, advocating for the protection of young girls and the importance of keeping them in school to pursue their education and aspirations.
Together, the campaigns reinforced the need for young people to become active participants in addressing social and environmental challenges.
The general assembly provided a platform for speeches, discussions and entertainment, bringing together dignitaries, invited guests and participants to reflect on the summit’s central message.
Among the distinguished personalities present were the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey; Shai Osudoku District Chief Executive, Ignatius Korku Dordoe; and Emefa Ewoenam Atiamoah Eli, Coordinator for Strategic Partnerships and Projects at The Multimedia Group Limited.
Other notable guests included Claudia Nanabea Addo-Twum, Consultant, President and Studentpreneur at Africa Network; Emmanuel Kpeli, Head of the Mental Health Department at Akuse Government Hospital; Samuel Kwesi Tettey, Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Director of Education; and Dr Benjamin Ocra, President of the Ghana Philanthropy Forum.
The presence of musician and TV3 Mentor 13 winner, Kweku Shai, added excitement to the gathering, with entertainment forming part of the activities that brought participants together.
The summit’s discussions also examined the transition from education to employment, challenging young people to assess their readiness for life after school and the opportunities available to them.
Through its three sub-themes — wholesome life readiness, values and healthy futures; digital and financial skills for the future; and education-to-employment pathways — the summit highlighted the importance of preparing young people for opportunities beyond the classroom.