Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2026

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is accepting applications for its Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2026. This one-year fellowship is designed to empower young, innovative change-makers who are recent graduates from tertiary institutions and are positively impacting communities in Ghana.

📝 About the Programme

The YoLe Fellowship Programme provides training and mentorship in:

• Leadership
• Sustainable Development
• Youth Peace & Security
• Human Rights
• Contemporary and emerging issues

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the fellowship programme will enjoy:

• Professional and career development across sectors
• Personalized mentorship and coaching
• Hands-on experience in development work
• Networking opportunities with professionals and institutions
• Opportunity to qualify for a Master’s Degree (subject to academic requirements)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the programme, applicants must:

• Be aged between 18 - 30 years and resident in Ghana
• Hold qualifications from accredited tertiary institutions
• Be able to fully commit to the one-year programme, on-site at:
  • UNFPA Ghana Country Office
  • University of Ghana Digital Youth Village and Centre for Digital Youth Development, Legon, Accra
• Be proactive and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Be proficient in English (working knowledge required)
• Be passionate about:
  • Leadership
  • Sustainable Development
  • Peace and Security
  • Human Rights
• Demonstrate a drive for change in sectors such as:
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Agribusiness
  • Innovation
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Community development
  • Volunteerism
• Show interest and dedication to development issues and contribute towards Ghana's 2030 Agenda
• Demonstrate affiliation with:
  • Youth-led organizations/networks
  • NGOs/CSOs
  • Community volunteerism
  • Youth development projects by government agencies related to UN and UNFPA’s mandate

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Motivation Letter (not more than 500 words) explaining:
   • Your motivation for applying for the fellowship
   • Your professional goals
   • What you hope to achieve by participating in the programme
2. C.V./Resume
3. Proof of Identity (Ghana Card, Valid Passport, or Birth Certificate)
4. Evidence of Health Insurance (National Health Insurance is acceptable)

Submission Details:

• Applications must be uploaded via this link: https://forms.gle/BtTDMrV8gRGPG7yA8
• Deadline: 14th May, 2026 (Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted)

Additional Notes:

• Females and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

📌 Application Deadline

14 May, 2026

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the official UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders Fellowship Programme page: UNFPA Ghana YoLe Fellowship Programme

• Professional and career development across sectors
• Personalized mentorship and coaching
• Hands-on experience in development work
• Networking with professionals and institutions
• Opportunity to qualify for a Master’s Degree (subject to academic requirements)