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Bridging the Gap: How Lois Amponsah and ‘Wings of Change’ are Tackling Youth Unemployment in Ghana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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For many entrepreneurs, the drive to build something new stems from a personal encounter with a systemic problem. For Lois Amponsah \u201927, that problem was the devastating impact of unemployment on families in Ghana. Having experienced the challenges of rural life firsthand after her father lost his job, Amponsah recognized early on that economic instability is a primary barrier to peace and community health. Today, as the founder of the NGO Wings of Change<\/a>, she is transforming that childhood impression into a national movement for entrepreneurial empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently named the winner of the 2026 Davis Projects for Peace grant, Amponsah has secured $10,000 to scale her vision. Administered by the Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship at Wesleyan University, this grant represents more than just funding; it is a strategic investment in Ghana\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With youth unemployment affecting nearly one-third of young adults in Ghana, Amponsah\u2019s work focuses on moving beyond theoretical education to provide practical, income-generating skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wings of Change Fellowship: Moving Beyond Theory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The flagship initiative of Wings of Change is its entrepreneurship fellowship program. The NGO <\/a>identifies 30 youth from underserved and remote regions in Ghana, areas often overlooked by traditional business hubs, and provides them with a rigorous training platform. Amponsah\u2019s philosophy is simple: in an economy where jobs are scarce, young people must be equipped to create their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fellowship program provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n