The first quarter of 2026 has been a strong and impactful start to the year for IMPLEMENTERS, marked by growth, collaboration, and continued commitment to delivering meaningful change.

We began the year with the successful dedication of a new Yamoransa Model (YM) Lab 1.1 in Assin Kushea in the Central Region, expanding access to quality STEAM education in the very region where the initiative first began. We also marked a major milestone with the successful hosting of the 5th edition of AIRTAD.

This issue highlights our key activities, milestones, and partnerships from the quarter. As we build on this momentum, we remain confident that with your continued support and collaboration, we can drive even greater impact in the months ahead.

Enjoy the read, and thank you for being part of our journey of impact.

The Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion (AIRTAD) & Robotics Competition has reached a landmark milestone. The 5th edition of AIRTAD, held from February 24–27 under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Education and Innovation,” was without question our most impactful edition yet, and a fitting celebration of five years of this extraordinary initiative.

AIRTAD 2026 was a celebration of the Yamoransa Model Labs for Sustainable Development, which has, since 2016, been providing students in underserved communities with state-of-the-art ICT and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education facilities, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological world. Five years on, AIRTAD stands as the most powerful annual expression of that mission.

This year, AIRTAD converged close to 800 attendees from across Ghana and beyond, including education and STEAM industry experts, policymakers, Yamoransa Model Labs beneficiaries from Ghana, Liberia, and The Gambia, as well as students from top senior and junior high schools across Ghana. Together, they gathered to engage in critical conversations on education and take part in thrilling competitions, while celebrating the incredible impact of the Yamoransa Model Labs programme. To mark the 5th anniversary, we went bigger with more senior high schools participating than ever before, and for the very first time, junior high schools outside of the Yamoransa Model Labs network also had the opportunity to compete.

The event kicked off with preliminary competitions on February 24–25 at Academic City University College, where schools from across Ghana and the Yamoransa Model Labs from Ghana, Liberia and The Gambia went head-to-head in preliminary robotics and project exhibition competitions at both the basic and senior levels.

At the senior level, the competition was fierce. Top schools, including Mfantsipim School, Aburi Girls SHS, Accra Academy, Labone SHS, St. Augustine’s SHS, Achimota School, Presbyterian Boys SHS, St. Mary’s SHS, Obuasi Senior High Technical School, St. Peter’s SHS, Odorgonno SHS, and the Yamoransa Model Labs from The Gambia, Liberia, and Lab 3.1, all went head-to-head in intense robotics challenges and project exhibitions. At the basic level, Yamoransa Model Labs from across Ghana, alongside students from St. Martin’s De Porres and Royal Priesthood School, competed in riddles, problem-solving challenges, and hands-on robotics tasks.

At the end of the preliminary stage, Presbyterian Boys SHS, Labone SHS, Lab 3.1, and St. Peter’s SHS had booked their places in the senior level finals, while YM Labs 7, 4, 2, and 11 progressed to the basic level finals.

On February 26 and 27, the main event of AIRTAD 2026 took centre stage at the prestigious Cedi Conference Centre at the University of Ghana. The two-day session featured high-level discussions on education with some of Africa’s leading minds in the field. We were privileged to have Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of the STEM Unit at the Ghana Education Service; Patrick Awuah, President of Ashesi University; Prosper Nyavor, Head of Education at UNESCO Ghana; and Prof. Kofi Adu-Manu Sarpong, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Ghana, join us for an all-important conversation on the Yamoransa Model Labs as a tool for scalability and sustainability within Ghana’s educational system.

We were equally honoured to have high-profile guests deliver key insights, including Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education; Edmond Moukala, Country Director of UNESCO Ghana; Naoki Mitori, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Ghana; and Prof. Samuel Ofori, Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). Each speaker underscored the critical importance of AIRTAD and the Yamoransa Model Labs to STEAM education and skills development not just in Ghana, but across the continent.

AIRTAD also introduced an exciting new addition to the programme: a live STEAM Debate competition. Labone SHS and Accra Academy faced off in a spirited exchange on the motion: “Innovation Should Be Prioritised Over Academic Excellence in Today’s Schools.”

The competition finals then brought AIRTAD to a thrilling conclusion, with Labone SHS and Yamoransa Model Lab 11 emerging as champions of the senior and basic level competitions, respectively.

Beyond the competition and discussions, AIRTAD 2026 was also a vibrant celebration of creativity. The event featured captivating stage plays, high-energy dance battles, and a ceremonious awards session that honoured exceptional participants.

AIRTAD 2026 was a true celebration of the innovation and ingenuity of African talent, and a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when we give young people the opportunity and the tools to excel.

The fourth quarter of 2025 was a period of success, reflection, and celebration for IMPLEMENTERS.

We undertook our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in partnership with our parent company, Prebbie Group. We also conducted monitoring visits across selected Yamoransa Model (YM) Labs in Ghana, engaging directly with beneficiaries and partners to gain a deeper understanding of the initiative’s impact, progress, and challenges as we strengthen its implementation.

This quarter was further marked by important milestones as IMPLEMENTERS received national recognition for its work, winning awards at both the Ghana Philanthropy Awards and the Sustainability and Social Investment Awards.

This issue highlights our key achievements, lessons, and the partnerships that made this progress possible. As we celebrate these successes, we remain confident that with your continued collaboration and support, even greater impact lies ahead.

Enjoy the read, and thank you for being part of our journey of impact.

On 30th October, the 4th Ghana Philanthropy Awards brought together leading figures from government, business, media, and civil society to celebrate changemakers advancing humanitarian service and social impact across Ghana.

This year’s event was a celebration of compassion, innovation, and the transformative spirit of giving. The Awards recognised individuals and organisations whose work continues to shape communities, uplift lives, and drive Ghana’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For IMPLEMENTERS, it was a night of pride and gratitude. We were honoured to receive the award for Best Practice in SDG-Aligned Grassroots Development & Philanthropy, a recognition of our consistent efforts to advance sustainable development and empower communities through education, technology, and innovation.

Adding to the celebration, our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kafui Prebbie, received the award for Outstanding Impact in ICT4D (ICT for Development). This honour highlights his visionary leadership in leveraging technology to drive social transformation, bridge learning gaps, and expand opportunities for young people across Africa.

Our close partner, the Helping Africa Foundation, was also recognised for their transformative contributions. Through a long-standing partnership with IMPLEMENTERS, the Foundation has been instrumental in the success of the Yamoransa Model Labs Program Africa, a groundbreaking initiative that has established STEAM and ICT Labs in underserved communities across Ghana, Liberia, and The Gambia. The Helping Africa Foundation received the Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy for Health, Education & Social Welfare in Africa award, underscoring its pivotal role in improving access to education and digital inclusion.

These recognitions reaffirm our shared mission and are a reminder of why we do what we do. We are deeply grateful for this honour. Together with our partners, we remain committed to pushing boundaries, creating opportunities, and building a more equitable, empowered, and sustainable future for all.

We are proud to announce the EduVision Africa Conference 2025, a multistakeholder event dedicated to transforming education and shaping the future of learning and work across Ghana and the African continent.

Set to take place on 27th November 2025 at the GIMPA Executive Conference Center in Accra, the EduVision Africa Conference will bring together government institutions, private sector leaders, academia, civil society organizations, development partners, and youth networks to discuss the urgent question of how Africa’s education systems can build the skills and opportunities needed for the future.

Ghana’s education sector stands at a pivotal moment. While access has expanded significantly through initiatives such as Free Senior High School, questions remain about the quality of learning and whether young people are gaining the skills required for the 21st-century economy. Across Africa, more than 60% of the population is under 25, an incredible opportunity, but also a challenge if educational systems fail to prepare youth for a rapidly digitalizing and transforming world of work.

Recognizing this, the EduVision Africa Conference will explore how to integrate 21st-century skills into Ghana’s education system, strengthen links between learning and employability, and foster collaboration between government, private industry, and development actors.

Under the theme “Building Skills, Access, and Opportunities for Ghana’s Future,” this year’s conference will highlight innovative strategies, policy ideas, and partnerships aimed at bridging the access-quality gap in education. The conference will feature keynote presentations, high-level panels, and deep-dive sessions that will elevate youth voices, ensuring that students and young professionals actively contribute to shaping the future of education and work in Ghana and beyond. As the inaugural edition, the EduVision Africa Conference 2025 marks the beginning of an annual dialogue on education transformation in Africa.

Stakeholders interested in attending, sponsoring, or partnering for the event are encouraged to contact the communications team via email at communications@theimplementers.org for more information.

Plastics and textiles are among the most common pollutants in Ghana, choking our drainage systems, littering our streets, and overwhelming our coastlines. Many of Ghana’s once-pristine beaches have become dumping grounds, with plastics, textiles, and other waste polluting the environment, harming marine life, threatening livelihoods, and contributing to the worsening climate situation in Ghana.

It was against this backdrop that IMPLEMENTERS, in partnership with Mayekoo, Miniplast, and a coalition of committed organisations, rallied together on 20th September 2025 for World Cleanup Day with a major beach cleanup exercise at Laboma Beach.

The exercise, which aligns with the IMP’s Climate Forward Summit, brought together hundreds of volunteers, activists, and community members who turned up to make a difference. From young people eager to take climate action, to participants from partner organisations, the exercise was fuelled by our shared goal to make Laboma Beach clean again. With lively music keeping spirits high, teams from Let’s Do It! Ghana, Zoomlion, the Rotary Club of Accra, Ghana Recycling Initiative of Private Enterprises, Ahaban, the High Commission of India, El-Sayus Company Limited, Jibu, Fafali, Ecozoil, UNIMAC, Beacon Heart Foundation, Laboma Beach Resort, the National Sports Authority, Rugby League Federation Ghana, Verna Mineral Water, Women for Sustainability Afrika, Ocean Tribe, and Future Stars Charity all joined hands with IMPLEMENTERS and Mayekoo to tackle waste head-on.

Armed with gloves, rakes, and determination, we cleared plastics, fabric, wood, and other waste strewn across the beach. With the combined effort of participants and the use of the Beach Rake, a total of eight full loads of debris, each weighing approximately 4,500 lbs, were hauled away, totalling over 16 metric tons of waste removed in a single day. More than just numbers, this achievement not only restored beauty to the coastline but also demonstrated the power of collective action in tackling Ghana’s pollution challenge.

To reinforce this effort and ensure sustainable waste management beyond the day, IMPLEMENTERS, together with Miniplast, donated five waste bins to be distributed across local communities. These bins will serve as a constant reminder and a practical tool to encourage proper waste disposal, prevent future pollution, and inspire everyday climate action.

This initiative showcases the extraordinary power of partnerships and community action in tackling one of Ghana’s most urgent environmental challenges. For us at IMPLEMENTERS, this exercise is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to building a climate-resilient Ghana by turning awareness into action and uniting diverse stakeholders.

Across Africa, young people are driving solutions to some of the continent’s biggest environmental challenges. Recognising this, IMPLEMENTERS joined partners of the Young Green Entrepreneurs (YGE) Programme, led by the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), to co-organise the African Youth Conference on 12th September 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.

The conference was held against the backdrop of a growing concern that many young people in Africa remain unemployed despite the continent’s immense potential. The African Youth Conference seeks to change this reality by promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable pathways for young people to lead in green entrepreneurship, climate action, and natural resource governance.

The conference, themed “Building the Green Economy: Entrepreneurial Pathways for African Youth in a Just Transition,” provided a platform for young innovators, policymakers, and development partners to discuss how Africa’s youth can lead the green economy through innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

The event featured a high-level fireside chat, keynote addresses from partners, and an expert panel discussion, which drew an engaged audience of young entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and sustainability advocates.

Speaking on behalf of IMPLEMENTERS, Daniel Ntiamoah Danquah, Senior Partnerships Associate, emphasised the organisation’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth through innovation and partnerships. He highlighted IMPLEMENTERS’ role as a key enabler within the YGE ecosystem, noting how collaboration between development partners, private sector players, and youth-led initiatives is vital to building resilient, green economies.

The African Youth Conference amplified the conversation around youth-led green entrepreneurship and the power of partnerships to drive sustainable change. For IMPLEMENTERS, participation in this event reaffirmed our mission of empowering individuals and communities through initiatives that support innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable development.