MYO Global Organization, in alignment with its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), has chosen SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) as one of its key focus areas this year. In pursuit of this goal, MYO organized a thought-provoking Mental Health Talk Party with the theme “Don’t Bottle Up.” The event, which...
On April 21, 2023, at the Induction Ceremony organised by the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Prof. Douglas Boateng (also the founder and patron of MYO Global) was invited to speak at the event as the keynote speaker. His presentation was filled with in-depth knowledge of the field of supply chain management and its...
Bullying can have significant mental effects on individuals. Bullying is a form of repeated aggressive behaviour, typically involving a power imbalance, where one person intentionally harms, intimidates, or humiliates another person. The mental effects of bullying can be long-lasting and can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and mental...
Psychological trauma is a severe form of emotional distress that results from a deeply distressing or disturbing event. Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have significant long-term psychological effects on the individual. The effects of childhood sexual abuse can be far-reaching and long-lasting, affecting the individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Childhood...
Social media platforms have become an integral part of modern life, connecting people globally and offering various opportunities for communication and information sharing. However, they can also have significant effects on mental well-being. Below are some effects of social media platforms on mental health: Anxiety and Depression Social media can create a sense of...
Mental illness and mental disorders have long been stigmatised and misunderstood, leading to negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviour towards those who suffer from these conditions. This stigma prevents many people from seeking the help they need and can result in a host of negative consequences for individuals and society as a whole. In this article,...
Sugar is a common ingredient in many foods and beverages, and while it may taste delicious, excessive sugar consumption can have serious implications for our health, including: Weight Gain Excessive sugar consumption can lead to weight gain, which can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Sugar is...
(This article is inspired by the happenings after Nana AmaMcBrown’s move from Despite Media Group to Media General) The big question is: “How do employers view loyalty from employees?” Just as there is a beginning to something, there is also an end. Gone are the days when a person would trade their progress for loyalty....
Illiteracy and inaccessibility of quality education are two significant challenges faced by Ghana’s education system. Illiteracy remains a problem in Ghana, particularly in rural areas, where access to education and educational resources is limited. According to UNESCO, in 2020, the adult literacy rate in Ghana was estimated to be 76.6%, with significant regional and gender...
Employment has been a persistent issue for many years. Many youths in Ghana are struggling to make ends meet without a steady job. For this reason, it is affecting their inability to pay for necessities such as housing, food, and transportation. The limited job opportunities in Ghana push the youth to indulge themselves in forced...
Ghana is a well-known country located in West Africa with a population of over 30 million people, with a greater percentage being youth. While the country has made great progress in recent years in terms of economic growth and development, it has been recorded as the worst economy in the history of Ghana due to...
Many young people’s dreams have never seen the light of day because of societal stigma. So many people are equally afraid and let the talent in them go because they feel the system we live in will judge them, which is equally sending young people into their early graves. Today, it is difficult to see...
Growing up, we were taught and made to understand that “Rome was not built in a day.” We can all attest that we have, in one way or another, come across the saying above. So, how did we, as youth, get to this point? How come we no longer take pride in success stories that...
How could it be wrong for young people beginning their lives to leave home and stay away from their parents to start what we term “the adult life?” Yet, the rising cost of rent in cities like Accra and Kumasi has made it a difficult reality for recent graduates, national service personnel, and the youth...
Dear Ghanaian youth, You may have every reason to be angry. You may have every reason to believe that your country and its leadership have failed you. You may have every reason to believe your leaders are self-serving and will never work for your greater good. Your sentiments may be justified. But have you sat...
Professor Douglas Boateng, Founder of My-future Your-future Our-future (MYO) Global, has partnered with the Ghana Institute for Management and Public Administration’s Department of Management Science for its Mentoring Drive to mentor and train students in the area of Supply Chain Management as professionals. At the meeting held amongst stakeholders, Prof. Boateng brought to light the...
On Friday 30th September 2022– Prof. Douglas Boateng, has donated copies of his books on Supply Chain Management to the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Campus Library in Accra. The purpose of this donation exercise was to add to knowledge, improve research...
Speaking at the second edition of the Pan Africa Lecture organised at GIMPA in Accra, Professor Douglas Boateng, Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and Founder of PanAvest International and Partners, urged Ghanaians and Africans, in general, to be cautious of procurement sourcing and to develop a positive mindset toward promoting the...
Since the industrial revolution of the 19th century, countries around the world have continued to drive industrialisation as a core component of their socio-economic development. Notwithstanding significant industrialisation in African countries following independence, a continued lack of strong industries has resulted in a reliance on foreign imports, commodity exports, and a continuation of widespread unemployment,...
Negotiations happen all around us. They occur every day in business, in the workplace, in politics and in any general situation where more than one outcome is possible and different parties have interests in those outcomes. Hence the need for negotiations to become a core competence among emerging world business leaders and policymakers. In business,...
