{
  "id": 4843800,
  "title": "Drive to Inspire – Africa challenges UESD students to build resilient, sustainable futures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/drive-to-inspire-africa-challenges-uesd-students-to-build-resilient",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:03:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/drive-to-inspire-africa-challenges-uesd-students-to-build-resilient-sustainable-futures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya, Eastern Region, recently hosted an outreach organized by Drive to Inspire – Africa, which focused on promoting career development, mental health, financial growth, and sustainable development among its students. During the event, various professionals shared their insights on the importance of setting clear goals, staying informed about local and international developments, and addressing real community needs to create innovative solutions. Dr. Masha Bashiru, a senior clinical and health psychologist, emphasized the significance of adopting a growth mindset to embrace progressive changes and continuously improve oneself. The outreach also covered financial literacy, with a focus on developing healthy money habits and the importance of \"paying yourself first.\" Lastly, sustainability professional Christian Adjei Dompreh discussed sustainable development and the role students can play in contributing to the development of their communities and Ghana as a whole. The event aimed to inspire students to take an active role in shaping their careers and futures while fostering resilience and sustainability.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}