Germany supports youth-led climate entrepreneurship in Ghana with €10,000 grant

The German government has awarded a €10,000 grant to Future Leaders Model United Nations, Ghana (FLMUN-Ghana) under the German Embassy’s Small-Scale Grants Scheme, reinforcing Germany’s commitment to youth empowerment, climate resilience and sustainable economic development in Ghana. The funding will support the implementation of the “Green Skills to Green Jobs: Ghana-Germany Youth & Women Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator,” a three-month initiative to be implemented by EcoGreen Oases Legacy in Salaga, located in Ghana’s Savannah Region. The project seeks to equip 50 young people and women with practical green entrepreneurship skills, provide mentorship and business development support, and facilitate the establishment of 15 community-based green enterprises.

Participants will receive training in climate-smart business development, sustainable livelihoods and environmentally responsible entrepreneurship, contributing to both local economic opportunities and climate adaptation efforts. The grant agreement was signed at the German Embassy in Accra by Mrs Sivine Jansen, Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ghana, on behalf of the German Government. She was joined by Ms Chantel Kristin Lahmer, Portfolio Coordinator for the Development Cooperation Team.

Representing Future Leaders Model United Nations, Ghana, Prince Amadu Anuwar-Sadat, President & Country Director of the organisation, signed the agreement alongside Queen Nihad Titiaka Oases Ibrahim, Winner of Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2024, Founder of EcoGreen Oases Legacy and Director of Climate Action & Sustainability at FLMUN-Ghana, and Mrs Anthoinet Ohene-Amoah, Director of Training & Talent Development. Speaking after the ceremony, Prince A. Sadat described the grant as an important milestone for youth-led climate action in Ghana.

“Germany’s investment is not simply funding a project; it is investing in young people, women and local communities that are developing practical solutions to climate and employment challenges. We see this as the beginning of a long-term partnership built on shared values of sustainability, innovation and international cooperation.” The initiative reflects Germany’s broader development cooperation priorities, which include promoting sustainable economic growth, strengthening climate resilience and supporting locally led development initi…