The WYDE Political Parties documentary We Shall Lead is embarking on a university screening tour across Ghana, bringing powerful stories of young people and women shaping political leadership in Africa directly to students and emerging leaders.

Running from 17 October to November 2026, the We Shall Lead Campus Film & Dialogue Tour will combine documentary screenings with interactive discussions, personal storytelling and opportunities for students to engage with questions of political participation, leadership and democratic change.

The initiative is part of WYDE Political Parties, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union, with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office.

Beyond the Screen: Turning Stories into Conversations

We Shall Lead: Voices Shaping the Future of Africa brings together personal experiences and perspectives on the opportunities, barriers and determination shaping women’s and young people’s political leadership across Africa.

Rather than limiting the documentary to traditional screenings, the university tour seeks to use these stories as a starting point for meaningful conversations about democracy, governance, civic responsibility and the role of young people in shaping their communities and political institutions.

Each campus event will feature a documentary screening followed by a moderated dialogue, giving students an opportunity to share their perspectives, ask questions and explore how the experiences portrayed in the film connect with their own realities.

A distinctive feature of the tour is the involvement of Ghana’s 30 WYDE programme participants, who will contribute as peer facilitators, sharing their experiences and encouraging conversations with fellow young people about political engagement and leadership.

By connecting documentary storytelling with peer-led dialogue, the initiative aims to inspire students to see political participation not as something distant or reserved for established leaders, but as an opportunity to contribute to decisions that shape their societies.

Campus Tour Schedule

The tour will visit several major higher education institutions and student gatherings across Ghana:

• 17 October – NUGS Congress
• 22 October – Accra Technical University (ATU)
• 23 October – University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
• 29 October – Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
• 4 November – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
• 6 November – University for Development Studies (UDS)
• Date to be confirmed – University of Ghana

Beyond the individual screenings, the tour aims to strengthen connections among students, young political leaders and civic actors, creating opportunities for continued engagement and exchange.

By bringing We Shall Lead into university spaces, WYDE Political Parties seeks to extend the documentary’s impact beyond the screen, encouraging a new generation to reflect on leadership, challenge barriers to participation and take an active role in shaping Africa’s democratic future.

Event Details

• Event: We Shall Lead – Ghana Campus Film & Dialogue Tour 2026
• Dates: 17 October – November 2026 (University of Ghana date to be confirmed)
• Location: Selected universities and student gatherings across Ghana
• Led by: European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP)
• Supported by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office
• Documentary production: CAD Productions
• Project: WYDE Political Parties – funded by the European Union
• Participants: University students, emerging young leaders and WYDE programme participants
• Format: Documentary screenings, moderated campus dialogues, peer-led discussions and interactive Q&A sessions
• Main topics: Youth political leadership, women’s political participation, democracy, civic engagement and inclusive political institutions.