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== Objectives ==
1. '''Sustain Institutional Partnerships:''' Ensure the continuity and growth of partnerships with various institutions in Ghana in 2024, thereby strengthening the support and resources available for our mission to empower Ghanaian youth. This objective aims to secure ongoing collaboration with these institutions to expand opportunities for youth involvement in open-source projects like Wikipedia. Additionally, we will organize training and workshops to educate the public on open data and the use of open technologies to strengthen these partnerships.

2. '''Democratize Access to Information:''' Expand access to knowledge and information resources for Ghanaian youth by implementing strategies that make open-source platforms like Wikipedia more accessible. This includes initiatives to bridge the digital divide, enhance digital literacy, and promote the use of open knowledge within local communities. As part of this objective, we will extend open activities to remote areas, especially the three northern regions of Ghana, to ensure that information and knowledge reach underserved communities.

3. '''Preserve Cultural Heritage:''' Launch programs and activities in 2024 that specifically focus on preserving Ghana's rich cultural heritage through open-source projects. This objective seeks to empower youth to contribute to the documentation and preservation of cultural artifacts, traditions, and histories on platforms like Wikimedia. To further support this goal, we will conduct training and workshops to educate the public on open data and technologies, enabling them to actively engage in the preservation of cultural heritage.

4. '''Foster Community Engagement:''' Develop projects and initiatives designed to foster active community engagement and collaboration. This objective encourages youth participation in projects that benefit their local communities while also nurturing a sense of ownership and responsibility towards open knowledge initiatives. Our efforts will be complemented by training and workshops to educate the public on open data and open technologies, fostering a stronger bond between communities and open knowledge.

5. '''Promote Female Participation:''' Implement strategies and activities aimed at increasing female participation in open-source projects like Wikipedia. This objective recognizes the importance of gender diversity and inclusivity within the open knowledge community, fostering an environment where women are encouraged and supported to contribute their unique perspectives and expertise. We will offer specialized training and workshops to educate the public on open data and technologies, specifically targeting female participation in open knowledge initiatives.

6. '''Maximize Impact Through Various Programs:''' Create and execute distinct programs, each tailored to address specific challenges and leverage unique strategies. These programs will encompass a range of activities and initiatives to achieve the overarching goals of sustaining partnerships, democratizing access, preserving culture, fostering community engagement, and promoting female participation. Within these programs, we will integrate training and workshops on open data and open technologies to enhance the skill development of our participants.

7. '''Empower Youth Through Volunteering:''' Central to our mission, this objective focuses on providing Ghanaian youth with opportunities to volunteer and gain valuable skills and experiences. This involves creating pathways for youth to actively participate in open-source projects, like Wikipedia, and fostering their growth as contributors and leaders in the open knowledge community. Training and workshops on open data and technologies will be integral components of our youth empowerment programs.

8. '''Increase Skill Development:''' Enhance the skill development of Ghanaian youth participating in our programs. This objective seeks to offer training, mentorship, and resources that enable youth to acquire and hone valuable skills, such as digital literacy, research, writing, and project management, through their involvement in open-source projects. Our commitment to skill development will be further reinforced by ongoing training and workshops on open data and technologies.

9. '''Measure and Evaluate Impact:''' Establish a robust system for measuring and evaluating the impact of our initiatives and programs in terms of youth empowerment, skill development, institutional partnerships, and community engagement. This objective ensures that we can continually assess and improve our efforts to meet our mission's objectives. The data and insights from our evaluations will inform the refinement of our training and workshops on open data and open technologies, enabling us to adapt and grow effectively.