Ghana’s Youth Use Arts, Entertainment in Push Against Extremism

Islamist militant attacks in southern Burkina Faso have raised concerns that young people across the border in Ghana may be drawn to extremism due to a lack of economic opportunities. Aid group Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment, or RISE-Ghana, is using arts and entertainment to rally youth against extremism through a program they call “Peace in Schools.” Senanu Tord reports from Bolgatanga, Ghana.

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