{
  "id": 19258016,
  "title": "Global Changemakers Conference 2026: Build Beyond Africa set to inspire young people to drive change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/global-changemakers-conference-2026-build-beyond-africa-set-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T01:17:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/global-changemakers-conference-2026-build-beyond-africa-set-to-inspire-young-people-to-drive-change/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the 2026 Global Changemakers Conference approaches, organizers are gearing up for an event that aims to inspire young people to recognize their potential and take on leadership roles in creating positive change. The conference, set to take place on November 21, 2026, at GNAT Hall in Accra, will gather young people, speakers, development advocates, and other stakeholders to discuss the significance of youth leadership and their role in shaping a better future. The theme for this year's conference, \"The Audacity to Change the World,\" pushes young people to go beyond ideas and take concrete actions towards meaningful impact.\n\nA central focus of the conference will be the launch of Build Beyond Africa, a youth-driven organization founded and led by Andy Oppong Dankyi. Operating under the name Empowerment Through Education for over seven years, the organization has successfully executed initiatives centered on education, youth empowerment, leadership development, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The formal registration of the organization under its new name symbolizes a new phase in its mission to cultivate and develop young changemakers across Africa.\n\nIn addition to the launch of Build Beyond Africa, the conference will see the unveiling of Mr. Dankyi's upcoming book, \"You Have Not, Because You Ask Not.\" This practical and inspirational resource delves into the importance of asking for opportunities and taking deliberate steps towards personal growth and success. The 2026 Global Changemakers Conference promises to provide a stimulating environment for learning, inspiration, networking, and action. Furthermore, it will emphasize the crucial role young people play in tackling current challenges and driving necessary changes within their communities and societies.",
  "summary": "With just a week to go, preparations are underway for the 2026 Global Changemakers Conference, which seeks to inspire young people to recognise their potential, embrace purposeful leadership and take an active role in driving positive change in their communities and beyond.",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 Global Changemakers Conference set for November 21 in Accra",
    "Build Beyond Africa youth organization to launch at event",
    "Andy Oppong Dankyi's book 'You Have Not' to be unveiled"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The formal rebranding of Build Beyond Africa signals a strategic shift toward scaling youth-led leadership and structured empowerment initiatives across the African continent.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}