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Mathias

Charles Yabe

Social Entrepreneur, Innovator, Changemaker

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Mathias Charles Yabe is a passionate innovator, social entrepreneur, and innovation consultant dedicated to creating positive change in the world. Explore his journey, discover his projects, and join him in shaping a brighter future.

Mathias Charles Yabe

Mathias Charles Yabe is an award-winning Ghanaian social entrepreneur and innovator driven by a passion for creating positive community impact.

For half a decade now, he has been deeply involved in social impact work. Mathias launched AkoFresh, an initiative that strengthens food systems and empowers youth and women farmers in local communities with digital skills and tools so they can thrive.

To date, he has contributed to the implementation of five social impact projects, benefiting more than 7,000 individuals across Ghana. He has also shared insights at global gatherings, including COP27 and the Global Solutions Summit in Berlin.

His efforts in youth participation and empowerment have earned him global recognitions from organizations like Global Solutions Initiative, UN FAO, The Ford Motor Company Fund, and he was named a Top Innovator by The World Economic Forum.

Testimonials

Mathias Yabe receiving the grand winner prize of TotalEnergies startupper of the year 2022

Thierry Pflimlin

(President Marketing & Services, Member of the Executive Committee at TotalEnergies)

"This entrepreneur and creator is an inspiring

example of us who place innovation

and sustainability at the heart of our work."

Prof Jeffery Sachs

Prof. Jeffery Sachs

President, Sustainable Development

Solutions Network

"I really want to celebrate what

young people using new approaches,

new technologies, facing new

challenges can do."

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Corinne Momal

(Executive Director, Kofi Annan Foundation &

Fmr. UN Official)

“We are proud to count Mathias among our

Kofi Annan Changemakers community. His innovative project and his dedication are an inspiring example of how youth lead the way towards concrete

sustainable change.”

About me
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AkoFresh

Founder and CEO

A solar powered cold chain solution to strengthen food systems and 

bridge energy poverty gap in rural

communities.

Mathias Charles Yabe at AkoFresh storage center with beneficiary farmer
AkoFresh solar powered cold room

Leadership

Founded an award-winning social
innovation, worked with global non-profit 
organizations, served on advisory boards and 
led teams in executing impactful
 projects.
 

Mathias Yabe - speaker at World Bank Youth summit

Speaking

Engagements

Delivered keynote speeches and participated in several high level speaking engagements at the local, regional and international level.

Shared insights on key global issues to hundreds of people in 8 countries across 4 continents. 

Speaking engagements

Hosted by these institutions / organizations 

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Awards / Regognitions
 

Inaugural Winner,

Young Global Changers Recoupling Award 2022

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