Imagine a journey so dangerous that survival becomes a privilege, not a guarantee.........
This is the reality faced by countless young people across northern Ghana , young men and women who, pushed by poverty, pressure, and hopelessness, choose paths that have swallowed thousands before them.
They leave with nothing but hope, and return if they return at all ,with scars.
Some scars are visible.
Most are hidden.
All are permanent.
Our Work
We provide transformational educational
We provide transformational education rooted in experiential learning where young people are made to think critically and questions the status quo . They train to become critical thinkers and find a true purpose of their existence
Digital Skills Training
We provide digital skills training rooted in hands-on, practical learning. With the rise of ICT closing the gap between the north and the south, we equip youth with high-demand skills such as coding, web development, graphic design, and other digital tools.
Climate-Friendly Agriculture
We train youth in climate-friendly agriculture using practical, hands-on learning. Through modern, sustainable methods such as hydroponics and efficient crop production, young people gain real experience growing food in a changing climate.
OUR VISION
A northern Ghana where empowered youth shape their own futures through critical thinking, digital skills, and dignified livelihoods, breaking free from cycles of poverty such that migration becomes a choice and not necessity.
OUR MISSION
MOKPIERA’s mission is to transform the mindset of northern Ghana’s youth by nurturing pride in their homeland and equipping them with skills in technology and climate-friendly agriculture for sustainable growth.
Our Theory Of Change
Every year, thousands of young people migrate from northern Ghana to the south, driven by poverty, low agricultural productivity, erratic rainfall, and deep-rooted socio-cultural pressures such as early marriage and the burden of family expectations. In the cities, most of them end up in menial jobs that threaten their health and dignity—girls working as head porters and facing night-time exploitation, and boys risking their lives in illegal mining sites. Many become trapped in slums, unable to return home due to stigma, shame, or failure.
At MOKPIERA, we believe that the gold they seek elsewhere is already within them. What they need is confidence, direction, opportunity, and skills—not dangerous journeys
The Golden Tree Approach
Transforming Youth Unsafe Migration Dreams into Homegrown Innovation
Discover the four transformational stages that help youth find the "gold" within themselves and their communities
The Golden Flower
The Golden Flower centers on a three-week Migration Reality Simulation, designed to bring "the gold in the south" right under the noses of beneficiaries.
Participants experience the excitement, struggles, and realities of migration without ever leaving Wa through our "Mini-Accra" simulation.
This stage helps youth understand the true costs and challenges of migration in a safe, controlled environment.
The Golden Fruit
The Golden Fruit focuses on exposure to the north. Participants visit Wa's most beautiful places to appreciate the richness of our own environment.
Returned migrants share their stories, helping young people see that although the city may appear glamorous, Wa too holds treasures worth exploring.
This stage builds appreciation for local opportunities and community resources.
The Golden Root
The Golden Root introduces digital skills and agriculture. Training begins with ICT and tech-enhanced farming.
Participants learn video editing, graphic design, website development, and modern farming innovations like hydroponics and irrigation systems.
This stage provides practical skills for sustainable livelihoods in the digital age.
The Golden Leaves
The Golden Leaves represent the stage where our beneficiaries get to exhibit all the skills they have learned.
Participants graduate and go out to showcase their golden skill sets to the world, with ongoing monitoring and support from our team.
This final stage represents the blossoming of potential and the beginning of a new journey.
The Vision of Our Golden TreeApproach
Sustainable Agriculture
Through climate-smart farming techniques such as hydroponics, we empower communities to grow more using fewer resources. This approach creates sustainable incomes, reduces the pressure to migrate, and safeguards our environment.
Digital Skills for a Changing World
We equip youth with practical ICT skills , from basic computer literacy to advanced digital tools ;giving them the confidence and capacity to compete in today’s job market as well creating a decent work for themselves at the comfort of their home s
Transformational Learning & Mindset Shift
At Mokpiera Foundation, we inspire young minds to dream bigger, challenge limits, and see opportunities where others see obstacles , building the leaders of tomorrow, today
The Impact We Hope to Make :
communities reached
By reaching more communities, we will ignite lasting transformation/empowering residents with skills, opportunities, and resources that will continue to grow and shape their futures for generations to come.
Beneficiaries
Within two years, we aim to empower over 130 marginalized youth across northern Ghana, equipping them to build safe, sustainable futures and thrive in their communities.”
projects delivered
In our first year, we will deliver three to five impactful projects, including the ICT Hub in Wa, pilot initiatives like hydroponics and digital bootcamps, and community engagement activities that inspire youth and strengthen local participation.
We reduce unsafe migration by empowering marginalized youth through transformational education, digital skills, and climate-friendly agriculture , guided by our Golden Tree approach.
In Touch
Location
XH207 SAUSAGE ST.
Admin@mokpierafoundation.org
Contact/Whatsapp
+23348123477
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