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Ghana Youth United

Serving the Ghanaian youth community in France.

A youth-focused member association of the Ghana Coordinating Council in Paris, supporting Ghanaian youth living in France — born here, settled here, or newly arrived.

Ghana Youth United is an association part of the federation of 52 associations called GCCP: Ghana Coordinating Council in Paris. Ghana Youth United is recognized at the Ghana Embassy in Paris as a help center and network in France. GHYU's main purpose is to help Ghanaian youth in France with opportunities for employment, accommodation, and documentation. GHYU stands together for every Ghanaian Youth on French soil whether born here, settled here, or newly arrived here.

Important travel information — Ghana

Arriving in Ghana? Check the customs declaration rules before you travel.

Currency above USD 10,000, Green and Red Channels, duty-free baggage, PUBD, alcohol and tobacco allowances, returning-resident personal effects, and other important requirements.

Read the customs guide

Housing assistance

Rental dossiers, guarantor options, shared housing, temporary accommodation, and guidance on APL or social housing routes.

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Legal & administrative guidance

Orientation for titre de séjour, OFII, renewals, naturalisation, and connecting members with qualified associations or professionals. In collaboration with Coordination 93 droits des étrangers association at Saint Denis.

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French language training & interpretation

OFII-approved French language courses at levels A2, B1, and B2 to help members integrate. Interpretation services available for official appointments, court hearings, and administrative procedures. Document translation also available for members.

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Settlement in France

First steps in France: bank account, health registration, phone and internet, work search, studies, taxes, and local services. CV and job application support to help members enter the French job market.

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Transport fare solidarity reductions

Guidance on checking eligibility and preparing applications for reduced public transport fares, including solidarity transport reductions for members who qualify.

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Driving & professional transport training

Guidance and referrals for standard driving licence preparation in France. Members can also access professional bus, truck, and forklift driver training programmes for those pursuing a career in the transport and logistics sector.

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Shipping & logistics — Black Stars Distribution

Shipping and logistics support for sending goods between France and Ghana, in collaboration with Black Stars Distribution. Guidance on packaging, customs, and trusted freight routes for the community.

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Community support

A warm Ghanaian network for questions, encouragement, events, useful information, and mutual help.

Leadership

The team behind the union.

Darling Frimpong

Darling Frimpong

President & Founder — Ghana Youth United

As Founder, she conceived the idea of the association, set it up and handles its operations. As President, she recognises opportunities, creates action plans, seeks legal advice and leads product development, among many others.

Gyna Attah

Gyna Attah

GHYU General Secretary

Oversees the association's records, correspondence, and internal coordination.

Belinda Ansah

Belinda Ansah

GHYU Financial Secretary

Manages the association's finances, contributions, and financial reporting.

Andromida Etti Nwiah

Andromida Etti Nwiah

GHYU Culture Youth Officer

Leads cultural programming and youth engagement initiatives.

Rhoda Bentum

Rhoda Bentum

GHYU Media Officer

Manages media content and communications for the association.

Yaw Kyere

Yaw Kyere

GHYU Youth Chairman

Represents and mobilises the youth membership of the association.

Andy Bonah

Andy Bonah

GHYU Program Officer

Coordinates the association's programmes and events calendar.

Bright Konadu

Bright Konadu

GHYU Branding Officer

Oversees visual identity and brand consistency across the association's communications.

Michael Akenyah

Michael Akenyah

GHYU Publicity Officer

Responsible for managing relations with the media, writing press releases to ensure positive visibility for the association.

Network

Ghana Youth United works within a recognised diplomatic and community network as the youth-focused wing of the GCCP federation.

Ghana Coordinating Council in Paris (GCCP)

Federation of 52 Ghanaian associations in France

Embassy of Ghana in France

Recognition

GCCP Outstanding Contribution Award — Youth Leader France (2024)

Awarded to the President

See the President's full record of recognitions

For official and community inquiries.

contact@ghanayouthunited.fr

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