Node Eight @NodeEight

A digital innovation hub that invests in young African innovators and startups building the future. linktr.ee/nodeeight Ho, Ghana Joined February 2017

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Node Eight @NodeEight

a week ago

We’re thrilled to welcome 50 aspiring young techies into the third cohort of the Jesi Young and Safe Scholarship. Over the next year, they will kickstart their journey in Software Development, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and Product Design, building job-ready skills that

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a week ago

open real opportunities in Ghana’s digital economy. At the onboarding event, Ackon Asaase set the tone for what lies ahead: “At Jesi, we don’t just teach, we challenge you to reimagine what’s possible.” It was a reminder that this program is about more than technical skills.

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a week ago

It’s about bold collaboration, taking initiative, and creating solutions that tackle real social challenges in our communities. Joanna Nana Kwame also shared the bigger picture of what the Jesi Scholarship represents. As part of the Young and Safe Project under the #jesi

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a week ago

the Healthy Cities for Adolescents program, the scholarship is designed to remove barriers and make tech careers accessible for young people in Ho. She encouraged the new scholars to actively seek opportunities and pitch solutions that address real community needs. #jesi

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Node Eight @NodeEight

a week ago

The onboarding featured a panel discussion with Cohort 2 alumni from Software Development, Digital Marketing, and Product Design. Facilitated by Iris Nukunu, the discussion highlighted the realities of their journeys as they shared challenges, breakthrough moments, and lessons

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a week ago

during training and internships. Their stories gave our new scholars a glimpse of the real impact Jesi can have — not just in building skills, but in shaping futures. With this new chapter, Cohort 3 joins a thriving community of young tech leaders who are actively building

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their careers while contributing to Ghana’s digital transformation. We’re excited to see the impact these young leaders will create. #NodeEight #Jesi #MyJourneyWithJesi #YoungandSafe #HealthyCitiesForAdolescents

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

17 hours ago

What makes a park youth-friendly, inclusive, and green? Is it the swings and benches, the WiFi spots, or the trees that give cool vibes? Join us tomorrow at 1:00 PM on Global 105.1 FM for Episode 8 of the #YRadioShow as we explore why safe, inclusive, 1/2

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Node Eight @NodeEight

4 days ago

We came as strangers, played like teammates, and danced like old friends. Big thank you to everyone who showed up. Y'all are the heart of this community. 📸 SWIPE to Relive the vibe. Ready for the next #LastFridayHangout? Reserve your spot ahead: bit.ly/442YTFD

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4 days ago

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

Join us again this Saturday at 1 PM on Global FM 105.1. Let’s discuss what elements make a park youth-friendly, inclusive, and green? #YRadioShow is part of the #YoungandSafe project, supported by the #HealthyCitiesForAdolescents program.

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

it’s a shared duty. The choices we make every day either worsen the problem or push us closer to solutions.

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

embracing eco-friendly packaging traditions (plantain leaves, anyone?), investing in youth-led green innovations, and adopting alternatives like woven baskets and tote bags. Our panellists left us with a strong message: waste management is not just the government’s job,

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

can clog gutters and cause larger disasters, while Andrew stressed the need to rethink our reliance on plastics and single-use items. They emphasized that managing waste starts with personal responsibility, from segregating waste into organic and inorganic categories to

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

and the role young people can play in driving change. Ernest didn’t hold back, describing the stench of poor disposal and linking it to environmental risks like flooding, mosquito breeding, and harmful gas emissions. Tina pointed out how small actions like tossing food wrappers

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#YoungAndSafe @youngandsafeho

3 days ago

Episode 7 of the #YRadioShow was about poor waste management — the mess we live with every day and what we can do about it. Our host, Michelle, steered the conversation by asking tough questions about the state of waste management in our country, the health and economic costs,