Regional Director for Urban Roads, Savanna Region, Engr. Emmanuel Tetteh, has challenged young people to take responsibility for driving change in their communities rather than waiting for others to act.
Speaking at the launch of the Community Impact Project (CIP) during the Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP) 2025 in Accra, he urged participants to move from complaint to contribution, emphasizing that transformation begins with individual initiative.
“If each of us asks, ‘What can I do?’ we can make our environment better,” he said. He explained that the idea for the Community Impact Project was born out of a desire to see young people take ownership of their surroundings and find solutions to local problems.
“We hear everybody complaining about what’s going wrong. The question is, what can we do to change the narrative? We have a wonderful youth generation, and we can start the change,” he said.
He added that even small acts of initiative can inspire others and spark wider transformation when young people work together.
The Community Impact Project (CIP) was launched as part of this year’s LDTP under the theme “Igniting the Future: Youth Leading Global Change.” It serves as a platform for participants to apply the leadership principles and skills gained during their training to solve real-world challenges. Each participant is expected to identify a need within their community and design a project that provides a practical and sustainable solution.
At the launch, Moses Baffour Awuah, Global CEO of the Youth Arise Organisation, emphasized that the CIP represents a shift from theoretical learning to practical leadership.
“Genuine leadership is not forged in the comfort of a lecture hall; it is forged in service. This project is where the rubber meets the road, as it demands that you move from ideas to impact.”
Both speakers agreed that the Community Impact Project will test the readiness of young leaders to create meaningful change. Engr. Tetteh concluded his remarks with a reminder to take initiative, no matter how small, saying, “Even if a problem seems too heavy to lift alone, start by asking what you can do. When you begin, others will join you.”
By: Isaac Abilla/Starrfm.com.gh
