- Promoting Children and Youth Development through Partnership
History and Background
The Youth Development and Voices Initiative (YOVI) was founded in 2006 and was officially registered as a non-profit, youth-focused organization in 2009, having identified the numerous challenges facing young people in Ghana. The organization is headquartered in Tamale, the regional capital of the Northern Region, with a satellite office in Sang, the capital of the Mion District of the Northern Region.
YOVI was founded by young people who showed concern for the plight of the rural population in the Northern Region of Ghana, especially the conditions of many youths, women, children, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pledged their commitment to work together to improve the prospects and opportunities of these vulnerable groups.
Our Mission
To work together with stakeholders, development partners, and communities towards the sustainable and inclusive socio-economic transformation of communities.
Our Vision
A society free from poverty and gender inequality, all forms of abuse including violence against women and children, with improved quality education, health and wellbeing for all.
Our Core Values
Teamwork
We work together in synergy to achieve our goals and create a positive work environment.
Integrity
We always act with honesty and respect toward others.
Professionalism
We maintain a professional attitude and conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects positively on our organization.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and be held accountable for our results.
Innovation
We embrace change and seek out new and creative solutions.
Diversity
We value and respect the differences among our team members and target group.