Michael Ackon is an award-winning young leader and development communications professional. Currently, he's a Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellow with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), where he's dedicated to advocating for sexual and reproductive health, young people and their development.

What really drives Michael is mobilizing action on issues he cares about. For example, through his involvement with organizations like Hult Prize Foundation, SEO Africa, and Young Reporters for the Environment Ghana (YRE- Ghana), he's tackled causes like climate change, youth empowerment, and gender equality. One project he's proud of is the SDGs Drive project, which empowered over 5,000 students in Accra to get involved with the global goals. For him, it's all about making a real difference.

He's also been recognized for his commitment in other ways, like being awarded by the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), named a Social Media Ambassador for the Global Landscapes Forum and winning the MTN Pulse Business Challenge, Delta Innovation Camp among others.

Michael's goal is to use his communication skills and leadership experience to amplify important messages, build strong collaborations, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for everyone