The HuD Group (The Human Development Group) has launched its 20th anniversary celebration and Legacy Project. The HuD Group, is a trailblasing organisation dedicated to nurturing and raising established and emerging leaders.
Over the past two decades, the HuD Group has played a pivotal role in empowering young people to discover their purpose, unlock their potential and positively impact on society.
Through its transformative programs, products, people and places, the organisation has fostered a global community of inspired individuals who have gone on to achieve remarkable feats.
The celebration, which is under the theme: “Amplify: Inspired People Influencing Places”, aims to highlight the profound impact that its network of leaders has had on various communities around the world.
According to the Group, the year long celebration will serve as a platform to showcase the extraordinary accomplishments and stories of individuals whose lives have been positively transformed through their association with The HuD Group.
At the launch, President of Ashesi University, Mr. Patrick Awuah, in his keynote address on leadership development stated that there is the need to change the way people are educated in the university.
Mr. Awuah disclosed that leadership has been a grand challenge in Africa over the years and also the high population growth in the continent.
“The challenge of leadership is a grand challenge in Africa, there are other grand challenges in the world and then Africa, that is very high population growth. Climate change is happening, the pandemic was also part of a phenomenon that has been happening for years,” he said.
Madam Yawa Hansen-Quao, an astute leader who has spent her entire career unlocking opportunities for women and young people across Africa also graced the occasion and provide valuable guidance and leadership.
Additionally, the Founder of The HuD Group, Dr. Yaw Perbi, shared reflections on the organisation’s incredible journey and expressed his gratitude for the collective achievements.
The Group also unveiled three significant legacy projects aimed at making a lasting impact.
Legacy projects
Project 1: Established Leaders that will mentor 20 promising emerging leaders yearly, till the 25th anniversary.
This project focuses on mentoring emerging leaders, fostering a culture of mentorship and guidance to inspire the new generation of change-makers.
