The PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Commission for UNESCO to strengthen the implementation and reach of its youth development initiatives, including its Senior High School (SHS) Leadership Outreach Programme and Scholars Programme.
The agreement, signed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is expected to connect the Foundation to UNESCO’s network of local and international partners, government institutions, civil society organisations and other development organisations.
The partnership is intended to provide a framework for collaboration, technical support and resource mobilisation to help the Foundation expand its programmes and reach more young people.
Established by Captain (Rtd) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on developing ethical, disciplined, innovative and transformational leaders through education, mentorship and experiential learning.
Its work centres on changing the mindsets of young people and equipping them with the values, knowledge and practical skills to take up leadership responsibilities in their communities, institutions and industries.
The Foundation runs several programmes targeting young people at different stages of their development. These include the PK Amoabeng Scholars Programme, SHS Leadership Outreach Programme, PK Teen Leaders Clubs, leadership camps, mentorship activities and an alumni development programme.
The Scholars Programme is one of its central initiatives. Introduced three years ago, it selects young graduates for an intensive one-year leadership development experience involving military training, experiential camps, mentorship and other activities designed to build discipline, character and leadership capacity.
The Foundation’s experience with the programme informed its decision to extend its work to senior high schools. It recognised the importance of engaging young people earlier, before their attitudes and mindsets become firmly established.
Through its SHS Leadership Outreach Programme, the Foundation takes leadership education directly to senior high schools across Ghana. The school visits involve interactive sessions, conversations and experiential activities that encourage students to reflect on purpose, responsibility, discipline, integrity and the kind of leaders they want to become.
The initiative also includes the establishment of PK Teen Leaders Clubs within schools. The clubs provide students with opportunities to practise leadership, work together, take responsibility and participate in community service and mentorship activities.
The Foundation also engages students on decisions that shape their lives after secondary school, including further education, career options, entrepreneurship and purposeful leadership.
These activities are intended to introduce students to leadership principles while they are still in school and create a pathway for their continued development beyond the SHS level.
The partnership with UNESCO is expected to support the expansion of these activities by helping the Foundation connect with more schools, students and institutions. It will also provide opportunities to draw on technical expertise and collaborate with organisations that can contribute to the implementation of its programmes.
Beyond the SHS initiative, the agreement is expected to support the Foundation’s wider youth development work, including its Scholars Programme and other leadership activities.
For the Foundation, the broader objective is to develop a generation of young people who can lead with integrity, discipline and a sense of responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to the development of Ghana and Africa.
