Expanding credible workforce, leadership, and civic pathways for young people across Ghana
The Springboard Road Show Foundation (SRSF) is a national youth-focused institution operating across all sixteen regions of Ghana. Since 2014, we’ve mobilized youth at scale, transformed mindsets around work and responsibility, and connected young people to sustainable economic opportunities.
Our comprehensive approach addresses the structural disconnects between education systems, skills development, and labour markets that prevent young people from reaching their full potential.
To enable young people to transition from potential to productive participation in Ghana’s economy and society by expanding equitable access to opportunities, pathways, and systems that support sustainable work, enterprise, and leadership.
To empower young Africans to achieve professional excellence and realize their full potential through entrepreneurship, media education, mentorship, and targeted empowerment programs.
Ghana’s youth challenge doesn’t stem from a deficit of ambition or talent. The real issue is structural disconnects between education systems, skills development, labour markets, and institutional access.
Training Without Pathways
Young people receive training but lack viable routes to employment or enterprise
Mobilization Without Opportunities
Youth are encouraged but systems can’t productively absorb their contributions
Negative Perceptions
Stigma around vocational work limits participation in viable career paths
Systemic Exclusion
Women, rural youth, and persons with disabilities face additional barriers
Inclusion is at our core. Our programs are deliberately designed for meaningful participation, especially for those facing the greatest barriers.
An integrated, youth-centered approach that intentionally transforms mindsets, equips young people with relevant skills and values, builds viable economic and workforce pathways aligned with market realities, mobilizes collective action through large-scale engagement, and embeds inclusion to ensure equitable participation and opportunity at every stage of engagement.
SRSF’s work is structured around five mutually reinforcing strategic pillars. All programmes, partnerships, and investments advance one or more of these pillars simultaneously, ensuring coherence and strategic alignment.
Building market-relevant skills and employability
Reshaping attitudes toward work and opportunity
Convening and engaging youth at national scale
Ensuring deliberate participation of marginalized groups
Strengthening systems, governance, and capacity
We collaborate with forward-thinking organizations, institutions, and community partners who share our commitment to youth empowerment, innovation, and inclusive development.
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SRSF serves young people aged 15–45 who are transitioning from education into employment, entrepreneurship, or leadership roles.
We focus particularly on those facing barriers related to access, networks, capital, or institutional credibility. This includes youth in rural areas, women, persons with disabilities, and those from underserved communities.
Our approach recognizes that these young people possess tremendous potential but require structured support, credible pathways, and sustained engagement to translate that potential into productive participation.
SRSF has built significant institutional infrastructure and operational capabilities that enable delivery at scale with quality and consistency.
36-seater call centre supporting continuous youth engagement, counselling, and information dissemination. Exceeded 50,000 direct engagements in 2025 through calls, chats, and WhatsApp interactions.
Established programme connecting 454 mentees with vetted mentors across practical skills areas including catering, skincare, and farming. Weekly group sessions facilitate peer learning.
SRSF maintains full regional teams deployed across all sixteen regions of Ghana, ensuring consistent programme delivery, local responsiveness, and sustained community engagement beyond oneoff interventions.
Comprehensive support addressing mental health, stress management, and relationship challenges. Trained facilitators conduct weekly check-ins through themed WhatsApp groups.
Regular career guidance sessions hosted by expert partners on a rotational basis. Evolved to weekly engagement model for sustained career development support.
A fully equipped studio supports production of high-quality content for mindset change initiatives, digital engagement, storytelling platforms, and youth-focused media. Content is distributed across television, radio, and digital platforms including social media and online video channels, creating multiple sustained touchpoints for youth engagement and narrative influence.
Hear from the young people, partners, and communities whose lives and work have been transformed through our programs.
Farmer
Before Ghana Grows, I had the passion for agriculture but no clear starting point. Through the 60-Day Agribusiness Challenge, I learned how to farm with intention and manage my own crops. Today, I’m growing vegetables, starting a poultry project, and confidently building my future as an agripreneur.
Student
Before Ghana Grows, I was unemployed and unsure of my future. Through focus group discussions and Youth Ambassador training, I discovered how agriculture and ATVET can create real opportunities. Today, I have confidence, leadership skills, and a clear role in guiding other young people toward a better path.
agricultural entrepreneur
I grew up farming and turned that passion into a large-scale agribusiness and community work. Ghana Grows helped me strengthen my agribusiness skills, stay connected, and expand my vision through the Young Innovators Awards. Today, I farm across multiple districts, empower youth and women, and lead with confidence.
Asana Masahudu
Trader