NiV is a leading hybrid and independent social enterprise organization dedicated to building sustainable businesses for social impact among the youth in Northern Ghana. Economic independence among the youth is of significant concern, and we provide pragmatic, youth-centred solutions by partnering with like-minded organizations, including impact investors, to invest in youth development across various sectors such as skills development, transport, health and nutrition, hospitality, agriculture, waste management and climate related actions, with a cross-cutting lenses of market access and business support services.

The NiV concept originated from experiences gathered since 2015 through a long-lasting partnership with organizations in implementing livelihood projects. The years 2020 and beyond are critical for revitalizing the NiV initiative and fully implementing social entrepreneurship to address key strategic issues of youth unemployment, poverty and climate and the environment.

VISION: A leading social enterprise in Ghana where sustainable businesses for social impact thrive.

MISSION: Our mission is to develop innovative social enterprise models, establish vibrant youth business hubs, and advocate for progressive social enterprise policies and laws for sustained businesses that support social impact.

Innovation: We embrace innovation as a crucial tool for the practical implementation of ideas and solutions that effectively address the needs of people. All designed solutions are driven by innovation.

Social Responsibility: We recognize the challenges faced by society and accept the obligation to create positive social and environmental impacts. We promote initiatives and solutions that create a balance between economic growth and societal well-being and environmental health.

Partnership: We champion diversity and believe in collaborative efforts to make a difference in society. We believe that meaningful and genuine connections with individuals and institutions, both locally and globally, can help achieve development goals.

Economic Viability: We have the capacity to develop and sustain solutions and interventions informed by financial analysis taking a broader approach to costs and benefits. As a social enterprise organization, reasonablefinancial gains are expected for sustainability purposes.

Recognition: We create an active conversation about the sustainable impacts manifested through designed solutions and interventions. We hope to identify the achievements and milestones in our journey, where beneficiaries, stakeholders, staff, and clients are rewarded and recognized for their exceptional commitments and contributions.