{
  "id": 77561,
  "title": "55 young people from underserved communities equipped to become future leaders through mentorship initiative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/55-young-people-from-underserved-communities-equipped-to-become",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T09:06:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/55-young-people-from-underserved-communities-equipped-to-become-future-leaders-through-mentorship-initiative/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Radiza Foundation's second cohort of the Radiza Mentorship Initiative recently concluded, successfully equipping 55 young people from underserved communities across the Greater Accra Region with the skills and knowledge necessary for future leadership, career success, and active community service. The intensive three-day programme, which included leadership training, career guidance, financial literacy, educational tours, and one-on-one mentorship, aimed to break down barriers imposed by socioeconomic backgrounds and provide participants with the tools needed to transform their communities. Participants gained invaluable experiences by visiting key institutions such as the Parliament of Ghana, an AI and robotics centre, and a leading media house, where they interacted with professionals and explored potential career paths. The programme's success is attributed to its structured mentorship component, where each participant was paired with a mentor based on their interests and aspirations, ensuring personalized guidance from professionals across various industries. Founder and Executive Director Rabiatu Yakubu emphasized the importance of connecting young people with the right opportunities to realize their potential, and encouraged the mentees to continue embracing growth and resilience in their journey.",
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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."
}