In this episode of the Young and Safe Diaries, we take a closer look at the state of youth well-being in Ho—from health and mental wellness to the realities of staying safe online. Host Joanna Nana Ama Kwame opens up an honest conversation that sheds light on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities shaping the well-being of young people in our communities.

Joanna is joined by Roger Kofi Gyening (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator, Young and Safe Project), Mr. Joseph Gyedu (Mental Health Nurse, Ho Municipal Hospital), and Petrina Lugoloobi (Young and Safe Bootcamp Participant). Together, they unpack the day-to-day realities young people face and the efforts being made to strengthen their emotional, physical, and digital well-being.

You’ll also hear how the Young and Safe Project is actively responding to these challenges through its three-day health boot camps focused on sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and cyber health. From learning about consent and accessing health services to practicing stress-management techniques and building safer digital habits, the project is already equipping young people with the tools they need to make informed decisions.

Tune in to the full episode for powerful stories, key lessons, and practical ways you can support youth well-being in your community.

The Young and Safe Diaries is an initiative by the Young and Safe Project under the Healthy Cities for Adolescents program (HCA ||) funded by Fondation Botnar.

Read more about the Young and Safe Project: https://nodeeight.org/young-and-safe/