Akomapa Young Advocates Program
Educating. Empowering. Inspiring the Next Generation of Health Leaders.
Led by university students trained through Akomapa clinics, the Young Advocates Program brings community health, mentorship, and leadership development directly to high schools.
About the Program
The Young Advocates Program brings community health, mentorship, and leadership development directly to high schools. University student teams trained through Akomapa clinics facilitate learning, screenings, and storytelling that meet teens where they are.
Through interactive sessions, health screenings, and ongoing mentorship, students gain practical knowledge about non-communicable diseases and learn how to transform that knowledge into action.
Every session bridges education and community care—nurturing ethical, community-minded leaders who champion health in their schools and neighborhoods.
Our Mission
To cultivate youth leaders who understand their power to improve community health, advocate for well-being, and serve as role models of compassion and integrity.
What We Do
University student teams lead immersive sessions that turn classrooms into hubs of curiosity, health literacy, and leadership.
Educate on NCDs
We translate complex topics like hypertension, diabetes, nutrition, and mental wellness into relatable lessons tailored for high school students.
Provide Health Screenings
Students receive free blood pressure and glucose checks with pathways to local Akomapa clinics for follow-up care when needed.
Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Interactive demonstrations share practical strategies for balanced nutrition, movement, and stress management that families can use immediately.
Train Young Advocates
We mentor student leaders to run awareness campaigns, lead peer education, and champion wellness initiatives on their campuses.
Offer Career Mentorship
Storytelling circles expose students to careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and leadership while demystifying the journey ahead.
Beyond a single visit
Ongoing Mentorship
Students who show enthusiasm join a long-term mentorship journey guided by university mentors from local Akomapa clinics—turning curiosity into consistent leadership.
Mentor Circles
Guided by University Mentors
Each advocate is paired with an interprofessional mentor who blends compassion, accountability, and lived experience.
Leadership in Action
Projects that Matter
Students launch wellness clubs, awareness drives, and research projects that keep momentum alive between visits.
Community Connection
Clinic-Linked Support
Mentorship stays tethered to Akomapa clinics so referrals, data, and storytelling always feed back into care.
Leadership Coaching
Continued mentorship in health leadership, communication, and advocacy keeps every Young Advocate supported.
Training Studios
Periodic workshops dive into community engagement and NCD prevention using real cases from Akomapa clinics.
Student Projects
Advocates design and lead school-based health campaigns, service projects, and storytelling activations.
Youth Forums
Invitations to leadership forums and community health days connect students to regional clinic partners.
How It Works
A simple, repeatable model ensures every region delivers quality mentorship anchored in community care.
Step 01
Clinic Partnerships
Local Akomapa clinics collaborate with nearby high schools to co-design immersive health education experiences.
Step 02
Student Facilitation
Interprofessional university teams deliver interactive sessions that blend storytelling, demonstrations, and screenings.
Step 03
Young Advocate Pathway
Students who show passion join the Young Advocates track for deeper mentorship and leadership development.
Step 04
Sustained Engagement
Regional clinic teams host mentorship circles, community projects, and annual leadership events to keep momentum strong.
Our Impact
Every classroom conversation is part of a larger movement to build a healthier, more compassionate generation.
Students Reached
Educate 10,000+ high school students on NCD prevention and health literacy.
Youth Advocates
Train and mentor hundreds of advocates who lead change on their campuses.
Clinic Regions
Strengthen university–community partnerships across Ghana and beyond.
Leadership Pipeline
Create an early pathway for global health and leadership talent.
Powered by Akomapa Clinics
Each local Akomapa clinic leads the Young Advocates Program in its region. The Akomapa UCC Clinic runs the initiative across high schools in Cape Coast and surrounding towns, mentoring students to become youth health ambassadors connected to real community care.
Partnerships between clinics, faculty mentors, and education authorities ensure students receive accurate information, compassionate guidance, and real pathways to care.
From the Founders
“The Akomapa Young Advocates Program believes that leadership begins with empathy. By empowering young people to care for their health and their communities, we are building a generation of changemakers with good hearts.”
Akomapa Executive Team
Founders of the Young Advocates Program
Partner or Get Involved
We welcome partnerships with schools, education authorities, and organizations dedicated to youth development and community health.
