At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, our Volunteers continue to demonstrate that community-led service can create impact far beyond the communities where they serve. Two Cohort 4 Volunteers, Gafaru Aminu and Abdul-Razak Musah, are making remarkable contributions to climate advocacy and storytelling, proudly amplifying the voices and experiences of rural communities on national and international platforms.

On May 21, 2026, Gafaru Aminu participated in the live televised National Dialogue on Ghana’s Youth and Climate Change, organized by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC), and the University of Ghana in partnership with JoyNews. During the discussion, he shared valuable insights on youth engagement, community-driven climate action, and the critical role local communities play in addressing climate challenges across Ghana.

Representing both his community and CorpsAfrica/Ghana, Gafaru highlighted the importance of empowering young people to lead sustainable solutions and contribute meaningfully to national conversations on climate resilience and development.

Watch here: Watch Gafaru Aminu’s Dialogue Feature. Video credit: JoyNews Ghana. All rights reserved.

Equally inspiring is the achievement of Abdul-Razak Musah, who was selected from more than 200 applicants as a Youth Climate Reporting Fellow. As part of the fellowship, Abdul-Razak produced a powerful feature story inspired by his experience serving in the Kumbungu District of Ghana’s Northern Region.

His article, “No More Smoke in Her Eyes: How Women in Ghana’s North Are Cooking Up Climate Solutions,” highlights the innovative efforts of women in the communities of Saakuba and Zangbalung Yipelgu, who are transforming agricultural and organic waste into charcoal briquettes—a cleaner, more affordable alternative to traditional cooking fuel.

The story showcases how training and support facilitated through CorpsAfrica Volunteers have enabled women to reduce household fuel costs, improve their health, generate income, and contribute to environmental conservation. By spotlighting these grassroots solutions, Abdul-Razak brought national attention to the ingenuity and resilience of rural communities tackling climate challenges firsthand.

His compelling storytelling earned him the prestigious Editorial Category Award, recognizing his work as one of the most outstanding submissions among fellowship participants.

These achievements embody the heart of CorpsAfrica’s mission: empowering young Africans to lead change from within their own communities while elevating local voices on larger platforms. Through advocacy, storytelling, and service, Gafaru and Abdul-Razak are proving that meaningful climate action begins at the community level but has the power to inspire change far beyond it.

We proudly celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the continued impact of their leadership in advancing climate action, sustainable development, and community-driven solutions across Ghana and beyond.