
Ambassador Carlos Boakye is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse range of roles and affiliations in various fields. Serving as the Founder and President/Executive Director of Africa Youth Forum International, Ambassador Carlos is dedicated to empowering and advocating for the youth in Africa. Additionally, he is a Co-founder and Board Member of Bhyte Software Company Limited, specializing in software development. In the financial technology sector, Carlos Boakye plays an active role as a Co-founder, Chief Operations Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors of Midas, a Fintech Start-up based in Ghana.
Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he actively engages in various organizations and networks, including the United Nations, African Union, Commonwealth Youth Health Network, Commonwealth Youth Ambassador Network, Special Monitoring Volunteer to the International Human Rights Commission, Youth for Human Rights International, Climate Heroes, Global Citizen, and the Livv Centre Digital Anthropologies Group. These memberships underscore his dedication to global citizenship, human rights, climate action, and the promotion of youth-related issues.
Carlos Boakye's exceptional contributions and leadership garnered him nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Excellence Awards and the National Youth Ambassador for the Year. He was also a participant in the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Livv Centre Global Design Challenge on Digital Anthropology.
In addition to his various roles, Carlos Boakye is also serving as the Special advisor on Art and global diplomacy to the Global Co-Chairs of the Arts and Culture Working Group within the UN Systems, a board Member and head of International Relations and Cooperation for the Entrepreneurs Network and Business Advancement and has also served as the AYFI Head Of Delegation to the United Nations during the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, actively working to promote peace, stability, and good governance on the international stage,
Overall, Ambassador Carlos Boakye's diverse range of experiences and engagements demonstrate his commitment to entrepreneurship, technology, youth empowerment, human rights, climate action, global peace and governance, and youth education. His multifaceted involvement showcases his dedication to making a positive impact in multiple domains and addressing crucial challenges faced by societies.