Global Learning Forum 2026 has officially begun in Ho, Ghana!

On 2 February, adolescents, youth leaders, project teams and city actors from six countries and 17 cities came together to launch a week-long shared learning journey across the Healthy Cities for Adolescents network.

The first day focused on connection and storytelling, with young people sharing lived experiences of growing up in their cities and participants building cross-country relationships grounded in trust and openness. The day concluded with collective reflection and a cultural evening celebrating the diversity of voices and cultures within the network.

Over the coming days, the Forum will explore learning, advocacy and urban change – connecting local experience to ideas for lasting impact.