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Project #1

Country: London, U.K.

Project Title: Energy Shift

Organizer: Energy Shift, Filip Koprcina

Description: Energy Shift is a climate-tech platform that broadens access to renewable-energy ownership through digital and blockchain infrastructure. Starting at approximately €100, citizens can participate fractionally in projects, helping developers raise capital while sharing the transition’s economic benefits. Over 2,000 prospective users have expressed interest, representing more than €18 million in soft commitments. The platform advances SDGs 7, 9, 10, 13, and 17.

Project #2

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Nazar-e-Khushksali: AI-Driven Drought Early Warning and Advisory System for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Organizer: Abdul Moez Khan, Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan

Description: Nazar-e-Khushksali is an AI-powered system that monitors and forecasts agricultural drought across Punjab, Pakistan’s 36 districts. Using satellite and climate data from 2005–2025, it provides district-level risk assessments, hotspot detection, explainable forecasts up to six months ahead, and bilingual advisories. Designed for authorities, researchers, NGOs, and farming communities, it supports anticipatory drought management, helping protect food security, water resources, livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Project #3

Country: United Kingdom

Project Title: The Washing Machine Project: Divya off-grid laundry access

Organizer: The Washing Machine Project CIC

Description: The Washing Machine Project (TWMP) develops manually powered washing machines for communities where conventional machines are impractical. Inspired by Navjot Sawhney’s neighbor Divya, the project co-designs its machines with handwashing users and partners locally for deployment, training, and repairs. Its Divya machine aims to reduce laundry’s time, physical effort, and water use, particularly for women and girls. Tested in underserved settings, TWMP prioritizes user experience and practical SDG progress.

Project #4

Country: Republic of Korea (South Korea)

Project Title: FROM WASTE TO PUBLIC VALUE: Safe Reserve Meal Sharing for Zero Hunger and Climate Action

Organizer: Seongji High School, Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, Republic of Korea

Description: From Water to Public Value redirects safe, untouched school reserve meals to welfare networks, turning food waste into a traceable resource for climate action, food security, and education. Following a 2021 incident involving 1,160 kg of discarded meals, the model reduced waste by 55% and disposal costs by 49.2% at Hyowon High School, then expanded to 192 Gyeonggi Province schools. Its next phase uses AI, QR tracking, and automated reporting.

Project #5

Country: Bangladesh

Project Title: HelloTask: Dignified Digital Work for Women

Organizer: HelloTask Platform Ltd.

Description: HelloTask formalizes domestic work in Dhaka by connecting customers with trained, NID-verified women workers, who can choose jobs, report concerns, track hours, and receive digital payment within 12 hours. Its Bangla voice-and-keypad system supports basic-phone users, complemented by local Area Managers. Since 2017, HelloTask has registered over 24,000 women and 120,000 customers, advancing gender equality, decent work, and inclusion through a revenue-supported model.

Project #6

Country: North Macedonia

Project Title: Call For Peace

Organizer: Dialogue Club - Yahya Kemal College: Irem Tauk, Ivo Markic, Diar Cice, Matea Cvetanovska, Joana Shemko, Surija Tauk (Advisor), and Muhammad Ayaz (Mentor)

Description: Our school’s dialogue club is compiling a book of letters on peace and dialogue from ambassadors, world leaders, NGOs, peacekeepers, and others working to improve the world. After inviting influential voices to share their perspectives, students are preparing to publish and distribute the collection. Through open discussions and diverse viewpoints, the club promotes diplomacy, deepens students’ understanding of peace, and shares these lessons with the wider community.

Project #7

Country: Sri Lanka

Project Title: Halgolla Agroforestry Project: Transforming a Tea Plantation into a Regenerative, Climate-Resilient Landscape

Organizer: Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL)

Description: Launched in 2022 with support from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the Halgolla Agroforestry Project is transforming a 1,196-hectare tea estate into a diverse, climate-resilient landscape. It combines tea, high-value crops, food plants, and biodiversity-supporting vegetation, with 81% of the estate conserved. Halgolla earned Regenagri certification in 2024 and was selected by the Asian Development Bank as a regional case study.

Project #8

Country: Israel

Project Title: RIOTIS — Smart Nature-Inspired Solutions for Wildfire Prevention and Response

Organizer: Riotis

Description: RIOTIS is a youth-led climate-tech initiative developing nature-inspired technologies to address worsening wildfire risks. Combining early detection, intelligent monitoring, and innovative water-dispersion systems modeled on trees, it aims to enable earlier intervention and use firefighting resources more efficiently. Designed to complement emergency-response systems, RIOTIS seeks to protect forests, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities while advancing scalable, sustainable solutions that strengthen climate resilience and support adaptation to increasingly severe wildfires.

Project #9

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Mindset for a Greener Future: Empowering Youth for Climate and SDG Action

Organizer: World Climate Forum (WCF)

Description: Mindset to Action is an experiential youth leadership initiative that turns awareness of climate change and the SDGs into practical action. Through creative challenges, teamwork, reflection, and peer learning, participants connect global goals to everyday choices and community needs. Delivered in Pakistan, Malaysia, and Türkiye, its adaptable workshops empower young people to build climate resilience, make commitments, and lead sustainable change in diverse settings and communities.

Project #10

Country: Lebanon

Project Title: Voices Beyond Borders

Organizer: Francesco Bakhos

Description: Founded in Lebanon in December 2023, youth-led Voices Beyond Borders (VBB) uses interviews and digital storytelling to connect young people with knowledge, role models, and global perspectives. Across three seasons, it has published 23 episodes featuring 35 guests from over seven countries, reaching more than 2.5 million views across 15-plus countries. Now supported by cross-sector partnerships, VBB promotes learning, inclusion, civic engagement, and social impact.

Project #11

Country: USA and Haiti

Project Title: Emergency Response, Child Protection, and Community Resilience for Internally Displaced Children in Jérémie, Haiti

Organizer: Alexandre Jean Renel/ Ronald Pierre /Lucna Henrisme

Description: House of Hope 4 Children Inc. proposes a 12-month, US$500,000 humanitarian program supporting 2,000 internally displaced children in Jérémie, Haiti. It combines child protection and case management, psychosocial support and non-formal education, emergency household assistance and WASH initiatives, and community resilience and disaster preparedness. Using a rights-based, child-centered approach, the project prioritizes safeguarding and community participation while addressing urgent needs and strengthening long-term resilience.

Project #12

Country: United States

Project Title: Afghan Tutoring Network: Restoring Education for Afghan Girls

Organizer: Afghan Tutoring Network

Description: Founded in 2023 by Afghan educator Taniya Noori, the women-led Afghan Tutoring Network supports girls and young women denied schooling under Taliban rule. Nearly 70 U.S.-based volunteers provide online tutoring and mentorship to about 50 Afghan students aged 13–25. The Network teaches diverse subjects, supplies devices and internet access, and helps students sustain learning, build confidence, and preserve hope despite restrictions and security risks.

Project #13

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Rising Voices: From Climate Awareness to Skills, Action and Future Climate Careers

Organizer: Centre for Climate Action, Innovation & Engagement

Description: Rising Voices, a programme by the Centre for Climate Action, Innovation & Engagement, helps young people turn climate awareness into practical skills and action. Since 2024, it has reached over 1,400 participants, directly engaged 1,275 students, trained 40 teachers, and indirectly reached 525 students. Across three Nigerian cities, participants used STEM to address local challenges and present solutions, while exploring mentorship, entrepreneurship, and future climate careers.

Project #14

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Front of pack warning label on sweetened sugary beverages and ultra-processed food

Organizer: Fatima

Description: This youth-led initiative in Pakistan aims to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods through clear front-of-pack warning labels. Using “Read Before You Eat,” plain-language Urdu messaging, educational sessions, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, it builds nutrition literacy and supports informed choices. The project also advocates stronger food policies to prevent diet-related diseases and advance SDGs 3, 12, and 17.

Project #15

Country: Argentina

Project Title: Programa Enlazar+

Organizer: Fundación Córdoba Mejora

Description: Fundación Córdoba Mejora’s Enlazar Programme connects secondary students, schools, and companies across Córdoba Province, Argentina, to ease the transition from education to employment. It equips young people with employability skills, professional competencies, and labor-market knowledge, reaching rural communities and underserved city neighborhoods. Through public-private collaboration, the initiative expands equitable access to education and work, advancing SDGs 4, 8, and 10.

Project #16

Country: United States of America

Project Title: DOWA Talent Bridge: Building a New Model of Brain Gain for Africa

Organizer: DOWA – Doing Good Work in Africa

Description: DOWA Talent Bridge connects globally distributed students and emerging professionals with African organizations through digital, project-based experiences and skills development. Since 2020, it has received 3,000+ applications linked to 40+ universities, engaged 100+ professionals, collaborated with 20+ organizations, and enabled 500,000+ minutes of cross-border work. Supporting brain gain, about 70% of participants have studied or are studying in the United States, contributing to Africa without relocating permanently.

Project #17

Country: United States of America

Project Title: The Maya's Magic Word Project

Organizer: Visionary Woman Productions, The Maya's Magic Word Project

Description: Maya’s Magic Word is an early childhood safety initiative that uses storytelling and creative, age-appropriate tools to teach children about body safety, boundaries, trusted adults, speaking up, and recognizing unsafe situations without fear-based messaging. Beyond its children’s book, the project is growing into a prevention platform offering resources for caregivers, educators, schools, libraries, and communities. Its goal is to make child safety education accessible, engaging, culturally relevant, and part of children’s lives from an early age.

Project #18

Country: United States

Project Title: Young Leaders Foundation: Empowering the Next Generation of Global Changemakers

Organizer: Beatrice de Salles

Description: The Young Leaders Foundation empowers youth through leadership development, mentorship, global citizenship education, cultural exchange, and community projects. Across five continents, it has engaged over 1,500 young people and supported 200+ youth-led initiatives reaching more than 10,000 beneficiaries. Advancing SDGs 4, 16, and 17, YLF’s transferable model equips globally minded young leaders to create measurable local impact and contribute to sustainable development, peace, and intercultural understanding.

Project #19

Country: India

Project Title: Cyber Security Awareness

Organizer: Datta Infotech Consultants

Description: Sri Datta Infotech Consultants (SDIC) provides professional services in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and forensic investigation. Recognized for its contributions to cybersecurity, forensic investigation, and law enforcement, the organization received the “Future Homeland Security Technologies” Award on May 21, 2026. The award was presented at an international program held at Science City in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Project #20

Country: India

Project Title: Yes to Education No to Dowry

Organizer: All India Jamaitul Quresh

Description: For 20 years, AIJQ’s “Yes to Education, No to Dowry” project has supported local youth, women, and people in need through scholarships, financial and legal assistance, and skills workshops. It celebrates milestones such as Dr. Roshan Jahan’s successful fight to study medicine despite a disability. The initiative also campaigns against dowry, promotes simple marriages, and expands girls’ education through school kits, scholarships, and colleges.

Project #21

Country: Kazakhstan

Project Title: Take Care Mom: AI-Powered Maternal Mental Health Mobile App

Organizer: Take Care Mom (Public Foundation & Tech Startup)

Description: Founded in Kazakhstan in 2023, Take Care Mom is an AI-powered parenting app addressing postpartum depression, which affects one in five mothers worldwide. Its six clinically validated screening algorithms provide severity-based guidance and pathways to professional support. The app also offers health tools, specialist consultations, and community support in four languages. It has reached 10,000 users across 83 countries and gained international recognition.

Project #22

Country: Zimbabwe

Project Title: Global Network

Organizer: One Africa Trust

Description: The initiative recruits and trains volunteers to strengthen preparedness for disasters and pandemics and support effective responses. Volunteers receive skills to assist hospitals, clinics, and communities during emergencies. Through free training programs, the initiative has benefited more than 10,000 people across Zimbabwe, helping build local capacity, improve community resilience, and ensure more people are prepared to respond to public health and disaster-related challenges.

Project #23

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Mashal School of Thoughts: Community-Based Education for Rural Pakistan

Organizer: Mashal School of Thoughts (MST)

Description: Founded in 2021, Mashal School of Thoughts expands educational opportunities across 19 rural villages in Sindh, Pakistan, reaching over 1,000 learners with support from 50-plus teachers and volunteers. It offers tutoring, literacy, mentoring, career guidance, teacher training, and educational resources, while promoting girls’ education through family and community engagement. Though its founder moved to the United States in 2022, local networks sustain the initiative.

Project #24

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Youth Voices for Peace and Justice: SDG 16 in Action

Organizer: Myself in partner with Ufuk Dialogue

Description: The awareness campaign brings young people together to explore peace, justice, and strong institutions—the core aims of Sustainable Development Goal 16. As communities face insecurity, inequality, and social division, the campaign highlights the importance of youth understanding their role in creating positive change. Through discussion and shared learning, young people can strengthen their awareness, contribute to more inclusive communities, and help advance peaceful, just societies.

Project #25

Country: Austria

Project Title: BIO-SDGS- Bio-Inspired Systems Capacity Building for Integrated Human Development

Organizer: IPHD-International Promoting Human Development

Description: The project advances human rights, peacebuilding, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals through community initiatives, advocacy, capacity building, dialogue, and partnerships. It empowers marginalized groups, including youth, women, refugees, displaced people, and communities facing poverty. By strengthening civic participation, social cohesion, conflict prevention, and collaboration across sectors, it connects grassroots action with policy advocacy to promote inclusive development, reduce inequalities, and ensure no one is left behind.

Project #26

Country: Guatemala

Project Title: For equality and decent work: we women are working to implement SDGs 5 and 8 of the 2030 Agenda.

Organizer: Association of Domestic and Maquila Workers and the Union of Domestic and Maquila Workers (and Related Sectors), ATRAHDOM

Description: Our work has three pillars: training women, girls, and youth to understand and defend their human, labor, and environmental rights; advocating for stronger laws and policies, including ratification of ILO Convention 189, informed by research on migration, maquila-sector violence, and care work; and providing legal advice and support to working women. We have assisted approximately twelve cases, with outcomes ranging from favorable rulings to unresolved and ongoing claims.

Project #27

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: From Out-of-School to Sustainable Education: Providing Micro-Grants to Parents for Family Empowerment

Organizer: Abuja Network of NGOs

Description: The project helped 30 out-of-school children from economically vulnerable families return to education and provided micro-grants to 30 parents to establish or strengthen small businesses. By supporting household income alongside school enrolment, it aimed to make education sustainable. At the end of the academic session, 28 children (93.3%) completed the year. Monitoring confirmed grant use, and some parents have continued enrolling their children and other relatives.

Project #28

Country: United States / Nigeria

Project Title: CyberSafe Youth Initiative: Building Digital Pathways Away from Cybercrime

Organizer: CyberSafe Youth Initiative / Mansur Kasali

Description: CyberSafe Youth Initiative equips underserved young people with digital literacy, cybersecurity, ethical technology, technical skills, mentorship, and career pathways. Launched in Ibadan, Nigeria, to reduce vulnerability to cybercrime recruitment, it expanded in 2024, training 60 students and establishing digital infrastructure and industry mentorship. The initiative has reached over 15,000 learners across four countries, 60% female. CyberBridge aims to serve 50,000 learners through 100 hubs by 2028.

Project #29

Country: Colombia

Project Title: DiversidadEs Journal

Organizer: Diversidades NGO

Description: Diversidades Academic Journal is an interdisciplinary, open-access platform for research and critical discussion on diversity, inclusion, equality, and human rights. It amplifies evidence-based work on marginalized communities and topics including gender, disability, migration, ethnicity, and social inequality. By connecting academic research with community perspectives, policy, and practice, the journal promotes inclusive knowledge, challenges discrimination, and supports more equitable societies.

Project #30

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Women's Human Rights in Women Prison Karachilarachi

Organizer: All Pakistan Women's Association

Description: Initiated in the early 1990s by APWA Youth Chairperson Aneesa Sattar, APWA’s Prison Project supported women prisoners through vocational training and legal aid, earning recognition for its contribution to prisoner welfare. After activities declined following Sattar’s 2005 move abroad, the Vocational Training Institute continued. On her return, she revived the project, integrating legal aid, psychotherapy, and vocational training to support rehabilitation, empowerment, and reintegration.

Project #31

Country: Peru

Project Title: AerlyPap: Youth-Led Innovation for Public Health

Organizer: AerlyPap

Description: AerlyPap is a Peruvian project developing affordable CPAP systems for patients facing financial or geographic barriers. Its device combines a locally made airflow unit, a personalized 3D-printed mask using recycled PET and medical-grade silicone, and an app that controls airflow and records usage. Costing about $120—76% less than commercial alternatives—it has been tested with 50 patients. The team aims to provide free systems to low-income patients and expand across Peru.

Project #32

Country: Sri Lanka

Project Title: Elzian Agro Precision Agriculture

Organizer: Elzian Agro (Pvt) Ltd

Description: Elzian Agro advances climate-smart, digital agriculture for marginalized smallholder farmers cultivating under five acres. IoT monitoring, AI decision support, automation, and accessible apps help farmers manage irrigation and farm zones, while regenerative practices include Azolla biofertilizer, vermicomposting, and analog forestry. Engaging 60,000-plus farmers and analyzing over 160,000 locations, pilots report yields rising over 7% and irrigation costs falling 15–20%. Tools support women, youth, and farmers with limited connectivity.

Project #33

Country: United States of America

Project Title: Project EDSA (Eating Disorder Support & Awareness)

Organizer: Michelle Ye and Diya Mankotia

Description: Project EDSA is a youth-led organization bringing eating disorder education, prevention, and peer support to schools and communities. Partnering with ANAD and Stanford’s Stice Lab, it develops evidence-based resources and trains student leaders through global chapters. Students facilitate workshops, build supportive communities, share lived experiences, and distribute free educational, mental health, and crisis resources. Its model empowers young people to address critical gaps in awareness and prevention.

Project #34

Country: United States of America

Project Title: En Español: Youth-Led Bilingual Education, STEAM, and Community Leadership

Organizer: En Español, Inc.

Description: Founded in September 2024, En Español is a youth-led nonprofit expanding education, literacy, and leadership for immigrant, multilingual, and underserved communities. Through partnerships across 27 countries, it has served 1,000+ learners, engaged 170+ volunteers, provided 2,000+ instructional hours, and distributed 2,500+ books to 25 sites, reaching an estimated 17,000+ readers. Learners also teach, create, lead projects, and share their cultures.

Project #35

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Hansara Eco Movement

Organizer: Wahab Shah, Almas Kiran, Amjada Ali Shah, Nadia, Nasir uddin, Mehboob Ali

Description: Hansara Eco Movement, a youth-led climate education initiative by Zeenat Welfare Foundation, helps young people in District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, understand climate change through local experiences. Workshops address mountain risks, climate science, justice, responsible consumption, and youth action. Launched in Proper Ishkoman in July 2026, the movement reached over 1,150 young people across 11 locations and institutions, encouraging them to build resilient, sustainable communities.

Project #36

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: JunnieGreen Pharmacy

Organizer: Favour Obianuju AGWUNA

Description: After losing her father to counterfeit medicine and her friend Edith to gaps in healthcare access, the founder created JunnieGreen Pharmacy and Stores Nigeria Limited. The social enterprise serves underserved communities through solar-powered mobile pharmacies, USSD telemedicine, blockchain drug verification, and CareMint financing. Since registering in November 2025, it reports reaching over 150,456 beneficiaries and partnering with organizations including Amahoro Coalition Africa and Mastercard Foundation.

Project #37

Country: Kenya

Project Title: Vermi-Farm Village Bank-in-a-Box: Climate-Resilient Incomes for Smallholder Farmers

Organizer: Vermi-Farm Initiative

Description: Vermi-Farm Initiative helps smallholder farmers in Kenya build climate-resilient incomes by combining community finance, localized weather and farming guidance, regenerative agriculture, market access, and in-person support. Its basic-phone wallet enables saving, borrowing, and transactions. Reaching 22,607 farmers across 17 counties, the initiative has disbursed $338,257, achieved 96.2% loan repayment, increased group savings by 45%, and reduced fraud or mismanagement by 60%.

Project #38

Country: United Arab Emirates

Project Title: Built for Real Needs: Youth-Led Technology for Health, Clean Energy and Safety

Organizer: Ali Humaid Al-Loghani (independent student inventor), Al-Rushd American School

Description: Ali Humaid Al-Loghani, an Emirati student inventor and youth representative, develops AI and IoT solutions inspired by real needs. His projects include remote patient monitoring, gesture-controlled wheelchairs, ship accident prevention, renewable energy, airport security, elder care, and school-bus safety. Through the UAE Children’s Parliament and Sharjah Youth Shura Council, he brings children’s perspectives to decision-makers and shares his approach through his book and role as a Samsung Galaxy AI Ambassador.

Project #39

Country: South Africa

Project Title: Fund Raising

Organizer: Village of Love (NPO)

Description: Founded in 2025, Village of Love is a nonprofit creating a safe, supportive community for children and older adults. It promotes dignity, purpose, belonging, social connection, and personal growth through resident-centered care. Its vision is to become a leading retirement village recognized for excellence and innovation. The organization’s core objective is to strengthen relationships among residents, staff, and community partners.

Project #40

Country: Kenya

Project Title: Climate Commons Kenya: Turning Local Knowledge into Climate Action, Resilient Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities

Organizer: Climate Commons Kenya

Description: Founded in 2025, Climate Commons Kenya combines community knowledge, youth engagement, and locally tailored climate solutions. Its work across four counties includes installing over 100 solar lights, training households and farmers in poultry and dairy practices, planting approximately 2,000 trees, growing drought-tolerant maize, and delivering climate lessons to 98 students. These initiatives strengthen livelihoods, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

Project #41

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Self Discovery with Purple

Organizer: Healing A Purple Heart Foundation

Description: Self Discovery with Purple is a trauma-informed programme helping children and young people understand emotions, heal, identify strengths and purpose, and use their abilities meaningfully. Colors of My Heart supports ages 5–11 through creative activities that build emotional awareness, expression, and confidence. Discover My Purple guides ages 11–22 through healing, self-discovery, skill development, and service, empowering participants to pursue goals and contribute positively to their communities.

Project #42

Country: Cameroon

Project Title: ACCD Living SDG Action, Innovation and Knowledge-Sharing Initiative

Organizer: African Centre for Community and Development

Description: Since 2004, ACCD’s community-based initiative has connected practical sustainable-development projects with research, training, technology and knowledge-sharing. It addresses poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, water access, unemployment, digital exclusion and cultural preservation. Activities have benefited over 1,000 households and engaged more than 1,000 stakeholders. Through multimedia and digital platforms, ACCD has published over 1,200 resources, reaching 700,000-plus YouTube visitors and supporting adaptable, replicable solutions.

Project #43

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: BRHO RESILIENCE 360: From Crisis to Resilience – A Community-Led Model for Protection, Opportunity, Climate Action and Peace

Organizer: Build Resilience Humanitarian Organization (BRHO)

Description: BRHO Resilience 360 is a community-led model helping conflict- and displacement-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria build safer, self-reliant, climate-resilient futures. It integrates five pathways—PROTECT, LEARN, EARN, RESTORE and RECONNECT—to address interconnected needs through protection, education, livelihoods, climate action and inclusive dialogue. By measuring results, strengthening local institutions and documenting effective practices, BRHO aims to scale and adapt the model across Nigeria and the wider Sahel.

Project #44

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Advancing Telemedicine Adoption in Rural Africa through Deep Learning-Based Multilingual Translation using Large Language Models

Organizer: Lasisi Salami Lawal/Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Description: Nigeria’s healthcare system faces brain drain, inadequate infrastructure and specialist shortages, while medical tourism costs the economy about $1.3 billion annually. Rural and remote communities are especially underserved. A peer-to-peer telemedicine app connects patients with specialists, reducing reliance on overseas treatment. Integrating deep-learning multilingual translation into the platform can overcome language barriers, support adoption, and improve sustainable healthcare access for rural communities and internally displaced people, advancing SDG 3.

Project #45

Country: Kenya

Project Title: Mswada Wazi: Making Kenyan Law Readable for Everyone

Organizer: Youth Advocacy Africa

Description: Mswada Wazi (“Open Bill”) is an AI-assisted tool developed by Kenyan NGO Youth Advocacy Africa to make legislation accessible. It transforms dense bills and lengthy legal PDFs into plain-language summaries and clause-by-clause explanations, helping citizens understand proposals and participate meaningfully in public consultations. Currently piloted in Kenya, the tool is expanding to more than 20 languages, beginning with Kikuyu, Kalenjin, and Luhya, supporting public understanding and accountability.

Project #46

Country: Kabul Afghanistan

Project Title: Gawharshad Begum Online School: Expanding Access to Quality Education

Organizer: Gawharshad Begum Online School / Educational and Academic Network

Description: Gawharshad Begum Online School expands access to affordable, curriculum-aligned education through online teaching, academic guidance, assessments, activities, and teacher support. Having completed four graduation cycles, it enables students to study despite geographic, financial, or social barriers. Low admission costs and no monthly tuition particularly support girls and learners excluded from traditional schooling, advancing SDGs 4, 5, and 10 by promoting quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.

Project #47

Country: Kenya

Project Title: Community-Led Safeguards & Corporate Accountability: Advancing Just Energy Transitions and Resource Governance in Africa

Organizer: Jamaa Resource Initiatives

Description: Empowering Communities and Securing Rights for Sustainable Development in Africa advances inclusive resource governance, human rights due diligence, and decentralized renewable energy. It equips affected communities with monitoring, digital security, and legal advocacy tools, operationalizing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Through capacity-building, regional networks, agroecology, and clean energy, the initiative strengthens resilience, challenges corporate impunity, protects human rights defenders, and offers a replicable, rights-based model supporting progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Project #48

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Autonomous Multipurpose UAV

Organizer: Favour AeroTech

Description: Favour AeroTech develops advanced autonomous drones that address practical challenges in logistics and agriculture. Our unmanned aerial vehicles connect remote communities with essential medical supplies and help farmers survey and spray crops more efficiently. By prioritizing scalability and strong market execution, we aim to make high-impact technology accessible, affordable, and useful where it can deliver the greatest benefits to communities and local economies.

Project #49

Country: India

Project Title: AI SUMAN Madam – Affordable AI-Powered Humanoid Teaching Assistant for Inclusive Education

Organizer: Mohanlal suman

Description: AI SUMAN Madam is a low-cost, AI-powered humanoid teaching assistant created by Indian educator Mohanlal Suman to expand access to engaging technology-supported learning, especially in rural and underserved schools. Launched in 2025, it answers questions, supports lessons, and encourages curiosity while complementing teachers. Demonstrated in over 80 institutions, it has reached approximately 8,000 students and promotes quality education, digital inclusion, and AI literacy.

Project #50

Country: India

Project Title: Include the Excluded, Bringing Preventive Healthcare & Menstrual Dignity to the Unreached

Organizer: Kamakhya Health Organisation

Description: Include the Excluded is an evidence-based initiative improving preventive healthcare, menstrual dignity, and workplace WASH for female frontline workers across India. It provides on-site medical camps, health education, and reusable pads made by rural women, while documenting facility gaps and advocating for gender-sensitive infrastructure. Addressing widespread sanitation deficits and health concerns, the initiative combines clinical care, livelihood support, and policy advocacy to advance lasting equity.

Project #51

Country: Afghanistan

Project Title: Inspiring Afghan Students Through Islamic Student Focused Learning (ISFL)

Organizer: Pajuhesh Private High School, with technical support from Rebuild Consultants

Description: Implemented at Pajuhesh Private High School in 2023–2024, Inspiring Afghan Students Through Islamic Student Focused Learning (ISFL) aimed to restore students’ motivation and focus on education and future goals amid post-2021 uncertainty. Participatory teaching, stronger communication, social-emotional development, and supportive classrooms helped students become active learners. The program directly benefited 190 students, 10 teachers, and four administrative staff, fostering hope, confidence, personal growth, and educators’ capacity to support students.

Project #52

Country: Guinea

Project Title: English Access leadership Program

Organizer: ETC-Club-IYC Ambasador

Description: The English Access Leadership Program is a youth-led volunteer initiative promoting English in French-speaking countries, including Guinea. Recognizing that language barriers prevent young people from accessing opportunities such as Pioneers in SDGs, the program aims to train 150 youth in English communication. By strengthening their skills, it hopes to help them create greater impact in their communities, country, Africa, and beyond.

Project #53

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Re- Entry & Economic Empowerment for Teenage mothers in Enugu State Nigeria

Organizer: Ifeoma farm concept and Adolescent Breast and Pelvic Cancer Awareness Initiative

Description: In Enugu State, teenage pregnancy contributes significantly to school dropout and intergenerational poverty. Fewer than 30% of adolescent mothers reportedly return to school after childbirth; many beg on the streets with their infants, facing gender-based violence, poor health, and economic exploitation. Strengthening education and supporting young mothers are essential to addressing poverty, insecurity, and violence linked to Nigeria’s fragile education systems.

Project #54

Country: Zimbabwe

Project Title: VOICES AGAINST XENOPHOBIA

Organizer: Mbizo Chirasha

Description: “Voices Against Xenophobia,” curated by Zimbabwean poet and activist Mbizo Chirasha, is an international literary campaign and submission call under the African Narratives Writing Hub. It invites young African writers and global contributors to submit poetry, short stories, and essays opposing xenophobia, Afrophobia, and war. The anthology uses literature to engage worldwide audiences in addressing displacement and migration issues.

Project #55

Country: Kenya

Project Title: From Idle Land to Sustainable Livelihoods; Scaling Sustainable Agriculture through the Emerging Farmers Network – Kenya

Organizer: SJT Emerging Farmers Network -Kenya

Description: Emerging Farmers Network is a Kenyan initiative uniting 12 religious sister congregations to transform idle or underused land into sustainable agricultural enterprises. Initiated by Sr. Josephine Kwenga, a Sustainable Development research student at Tangaza University, the project responds to economic pressures and reliance on external support. Through innovation and partnerships, it aims to reduce poverty, create sustainable livelihoods, foster entrepreneurship, and support broader community development.

Project #56

Country: Sierra Leone

Project Title: Roots of Change – FGM Free, Zero Hunger, Green Kamasasa

Organizer: Alimamy james Bangura

Description: Roots of Change is a youth-led initiative in Kamasasa, Sierra Leone, integrating health, food security, and climate action. Forty youth ambassadors will lead FGM prevention and reproductive-health education, while 60 gardens grow climate-smart crops. The project will plant 6,000 trees, establish a solar-powered training hub, and engage local leaders and institutions. SMS tracking and quarterly reviews will measure progress toward healthier girls, food-secure households, and a climate-resilient community.

Project #57

Country: Kenya

Project Title: Dignifythegirlke

Organizer: Njoki and Njuki Foundation

Description: The #DignifyTheGirlKE Project supports girls’ dignity, confidence, and education by addressing period poverty and providing essential hygiene products. Through mentorship and safe, supportive spaces, the initiative helps girls continue learning, grow with hope, and believe in their potential. Its mission is to ensure every girl has the resources and encouragement she needs to stay in school and build a brighter future.

Project #58

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: TECH4CHANGE - Turning Digital Skills into Civic Voice: Empowering Young Nigerians for Digital Inclusion, Responsible Citizenship and Community Change

Organizer: Rosana Empowerment Foundation (REF), in partnership with SkyDNews Network Limited

Description: TECH4CHANGE, implemented by Rosana Empowerment Foundation in Bauchi State, Nigeria, equipped young people aged 15–35 with practical digital skills while promoting responsible citizenship and civic participation. From February to August 2025, the initiative reached approximately 300 youth across selected communities and schools. Activities covered digital literacy, employability, entrepreneurship, responsible online engagement, and community participation. Lessons highlighted ongoing needs for devices, connectivity, hands-on learning, mentorship, and continued skills development.

Project #59

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Project Title: Mobilizing the power of giving and citizen action to accelerate the SDGs in the DRC

Organizer: GivingTuesday DRC

Description: GivingTuesday DRC mobilizes citizens and organizations across the Democratic Republic of Congo to turn generosity, volunteering, and civic engagement into practical support for sustainable development. Through national and community campaigns, people contribute money, goods, skills, time, or support for local causes. Working with local stakeholders, the initiative addresses priority needs, creates opportunities for women and youth, supports vulnerable communities, reduces inequality, and advances the Sustainable Development Goals through solidarity and partnerships.

Project #60

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Pause together

Organizer: Olajumoke Morenikeji & Joy Egwuatu (independent, youth-led project, no formal registered organization)

Description: Pause Together is a family-first media literacy platform, piloted in Nigeria, that helps relatives investigate uncertain WhatsApp messages and online posts together. Its simple process—Pause, Question, Investigate, Learn, Decide—encourages source-checking and evidence-based thinking rather than simply labeling claims true or false. By building learning beyond classrooms and helping counter misinformation, it supports SDG 4 and SDG 16. A working prototype is available online without requiring an app download.

Project #61

Country: Zambia

Project Title: Kubelenga na Kulima (To read and Garden) Climate Change awareness project

Organizer: Little Miss Intellect Zambia

Description: Kubelenga na Kulima (“To Read and Garden”), led by Little Miss Intellect Zambia at Edwin Mulongoti Primary School in Lusaka, combines literacy, gardening, climate education, nutrition, and water and sanitation learning. Launched to address poor sanitation and low reading skills, it grew from 30 active children in 2025 to 50 in 2026. A solar-powered water system improved access, while the project provides a safe learning space and develops young SDG leaders. It earned a 2025 Climate Change Community Award and third prize at the 2026 Butterfly Kids Climate Action Fair.

Project #62

Country: México

Project Title: Urban garden; solutions: global warming, soil restoration & biodiversity in the face of the Anthropocene.

Organizer: Joel Enríquez Sánchez&Gabriela Vargas Romero

Description: Since 2012, Cultiva Ciudad has transformed a neglected, waste-filled site into a community hub for environmental education, citizen participation, collaboration, and agroecological production. It promotes inclusion, soil restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable food growing in response to species loss and urbanization. Its mission is to support research and training through cross-sector partnerships; its vision is to model urban agriculture and foster healthier cities reconnecting people with food and nature.

Project #63

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Community Climate Resilience & Action Initiative (CCRAI)

Organizer: Jeevan Welfare Foundation (JWF)

Description: Jeevan Welfare Foundation’s Community Climate Resilience & Action Initiative helps vulnerable communities in District Kasur understand and respond to climate change. It combines climate education with community participation, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, sustainable livelihoods, and local capacity building. Engaging women, youth, and residents, the initiative uses local knowledge to develop inclusive, affordable, and replicable solutions that strengthen households’ ability to anticipate risks, withstand climate shocks, and recover.

Project #64

Country: Malawi

Project Title: Mangrove restoration to improve Socioecological production landscapes and seascapes for fisheries recovery at Lake Malombe Site Project

Organizer: Grains of Hope Mobilisation (GOHMO)

Description: The 36-month Lake Malombe project restores degraded shorelines and wetlands through community nurseries, indigenous vegetation, and natural regeneration. It strengthens community fisheries management, promotes sustainable fishing, and protects fish breeding habitats. To reduce pressure on natural resources, it supports livelihood diversification for women and youth, including agroforestry, beekeeping, and small enterprises. Participatory planning brings communities, leaders, and institutions together to advance biodiversity, climate resilience, sustainable fisheries, and livelihoods.

Project #65

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: What About Her? Digital Skills Empowerment Scholarship Program

Organizer: Elle empowerment foundation

Description: The completed What About Her? Digital Skills Empowerment Scholarship Program provided virtual training to women in Nigeria, Sudan, Pakistan, Mozambique, Zambia, and Kenya, including displaced and underserved women. Participants gained practical skills in marketing, branding, copywriting, and virtual assistance, with pathways to internships. Many plan to apply their skills in businesses, professions, and community initiatives, advancing education, gender equality, decent work, reduced inequalities, and partnerships.

Project #66

Country: Central African Republic

Project Title: Project supporting rural women in the Central African Republic—victims of inequality and the negative impacts of climate change—to foster financial empowerment and innovation in local engineering

Organizer: Yongoro Agro-Pastoral Development Group

Description: In rural Central African Republic, gender discrimination and violence contribute to poverty and conflict by limiting women’s access to land, education, and economic opportunities. GADY and local women’s organizations aim to advance women’s rights and provide education, land access, and economic support in Birao Prefecture. The project will also strengthen women’s NGOs in empowerment, governance, rights, and financial management, prioritizing young women aged 18–30 and long-term sustainability.

Project #67

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: COMMUNITY LIFE-SAVING & HEALTH RESILIENCE INITIATIVE

Organizer: Life Savers Ministry Church of Pakistan (LSMCP)

Description: The Community Life-Saving & Health Resilience Initiative, led by Life Savers Ministry Church of Pakistan, builds community capacity through first-aid training, health and hygiene awareness, emergency preparedness, and volunteer development. It prioritizes young people, women, families, and vulnerable communities, equipping participants to share practical knowledge locally. The initiative advances SDG 3 by promoting health, prevention, well-being, and preparedness, while also supporting reduced inequalities and sustainable community partnerships.

Project #68

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Huracán FC-Nigeria

Organizer: The Huracan Foundation

Description: Huracán FC-Nigeria uses football to engage young people in education, mentoring, and skills development. Launched in response to COVID-19’s disruption, the project improved literacy and numeracy among 147 participants in Abeokuta, trained 30 in vocational skills, and expanded to reach about 550 young people. Its football-based Globalizing Numeracy resource makes mathematics practical. Football is the entry point; the goal is to help youth stay in school, build skills, and shape their futures.

Project #69

Country: Sri Lanka

Project Title: Empower Her: Advancing Women’s Rights, Legal Awareness and Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka

Organizer: Stichting Mission Lanka

Description: Empower Her, a nationwide initiative by Stichting Mission Lanka funded by the Dutch Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, supports women and girls through human rights education, legal awareness, access to justice, and psychosocial care. Its three-part model combines school programmes, women’s workshops, and professional support and referrals. Working with local and international partners, it aims to reach all 25 districts and advance SDGs 4, 5, 10, 16, and 17.

Project #70

Country: United Kingdom

Project Title: Health Sector Transformation Programme

Organizer: MRL Public Sector Consultants Limited

Description: EPMIS is a centralized digital platform tracking teaching and non-teaching staff across Niger State’s 25 local government areas. It has registered 44,867 personnel across 2,813 schools, verifying over 26,437 identities. Its data shows 82.6% of schools are understaffed and 7,701 staff near retirement, informing deployment and succession planning. Developed with the state government, EPMIS replaces fragmented records with continuously verified data infrastructure.

Project #71

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Urban Vertical Garden Project

Organizer: Urban Vertical Garden Project Team

Description: The Urban Vertical Garden Project transformed an unused wall at AIMS Education System in Islamabad into a low-maintenance green space using climate-suitable plants and eco-friendly materials. Supported by the German Red Cross, it addressed urban pollution, climate pressures, and limited greenery while educating students about environmental protection and adaptation. More than 100 people benefited, and the replicable approach inspired similar gardens in other communities and institutions.

Project #72

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Great Green Initiative

Organizer: Areal enterprises

Description: The Great Green Initiative, organized by Areal Enterprises, is an environmental awareness and sensitization campaign reaching 50 rural communities across Kano State, Nigeria. The project engages residents in discussions and practical activities focused on environmental protection. By encouraging community participation and promoting sustainable practices, the initiative aims to strengthen local understanding of environmental challenges and inspire collective action to safeguard the natural environment.

Project #73

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: 1-Energy

Organizer: Smartiphy

Description: 1-Energy makes clean lighting accessible for just $1 by transforming discarded plastic bottles and tested electronic waste into reliable, rechargeable solar lamps. Designed for off-grid communities, the lamps offer families a safer, healthier, and more affordable alternative to kerosene and disposable batteries. They also give children dependable nighttime light for reading and studying, while turning everyday waste into a valuable source of energy.

Project #74

Country: Cameroon

Project Title: She Leads Tech Africa: Empowering African Girls Through Technology, Leadership & Opportunity

Organizer: She Leads Tech Africa

Description: She Leads Tech Africa is a youth-led initiative advancing gender equality and digital inclusion by equipping African girls and young women with technology, leadership skills, mentorship, and career guidance. Through practical training in graphic design, UI/UX, and web development, it has reached nearly 400 participants across 13 countries. Supporting SDGs 4 and 5, the initiative aims to expand opportunities and empower future digital creators, innovators, and leaders.

Project #75

Country: Indonesia

Project Title: Combatting the Double Burden of Malnutrition: physitalk as an Automated Precision Exercise Platform for Maternal and Child Health

Organizer: Physitalk

Description: Indonesia faces a double burden of childhood malnutrition: stunting that delays motor development and rising obesity. Pediatric physiotherapy researcher developed Physitalk, a digital platform providing personalized, evidence-based exercise recommendations tailored to each child’s needs. Through gamification, it helps parents deliver interventions at home, supporting motor skills in stunted children and metabolic health in children with obesity. Physitalk expands access to care and advances SDGs 2 and 3.

Project #76

Country: United States of America

Project Title: Blossom Together

Organizer: Blossom Together International

Description: Blossom Together supports underserved communities in Africa through fundraising across 20 chapters. Annual trips fund cataract surgeries, well construction, and food distribution. Key initiatives include a national Medicine and Service Convention, humanitarian visits to selected African countries, and university concession stands. Beyond delivering aid, these activities connect students committed to service and inspire continued involvement in humanitarian organizations after graduation.

Project #77

Country: Mongolia

Project Title: Horse Tamga, Rock Art and Living Heritage: Connecting Nature, Memory and Mongolian Biyelgee

Organizer: Dance info Mongolia

Description: The project introduces children and young people to Mongolian heritage through horse tamgas, ancient rock art, traditional dance, and Biyelgee. Interactive workshops, storytelling, creative activities, and digital documentation connect historic symbols with living traditions. Participants explore, learn, and create while developing cultural identity, creativity, and appreciation for their heritage. The initiative aims to engage a broad youth audience, strengthen intergenerational knowledge-sharing, and encourage active safeguarding of Mongolia’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Project #78

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Own-A-School Project – SDG Education and Youth Empowerment Initiative

Organizer: SDSN Youth – SDGs Advocate Programme, with the Own-A-School Project Team

Description: The Own-A-School Project, implemented by SDSN Youth at Peace Islamic Academy in Potiskum, Nigeria, introduced students to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through interactive learning and community engagement. Sessions, discussions, quizzes, and motivational prizes highlighted quality education, peace, citizenship, and partnerships. By connecting global priorities with local challenges, the initiative encouraged students to share ideas, take part in positive change, and strengthen a culture of learning and social responsibility.

Project #79

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures: A Grassroots Initiative for Education, Health and Sustainable Development

Organizer: Kuchlak Welfare Society

Description: Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures is a community-led initiative by Kachlak Welfare Society that improves access to education, basic healthcare, and opportunities for underserved communities. Working with residents, volunteers, professionals, and partner organizations, it delivers educational support, health activities, outreach, and capacity-building. Prioritizing children, youth, women, girls, and low-income families, the project uses local participation and ongoing evaluation to build resilient communities and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

Project #80

Country: Congo-Kinshasa

Project Title: Changement Climatique

Organizer: PEPA RDC

Description: PEPA RDC organized Changement Climatique, a mobile awareness caravan that brought climate issues directly to communities. Participants highlighted environmental degradation, disruptions to agriculture, flooding, and other extreme weather risks. The project emphasized that climate action is a shared responsibility—not only for governments and organizations, but also for citizens, young people, and communities. Protecting the environment today helps safeguard livelihoods and future generations.

Project #81

Country: Afghanistan

Project Title: One Mentor, One Future Global Fellowship

Organizer: Positive Generation Ambassadors Youth Organization

Description: One Mentor, One Future Global Fellowship is a free, month-long online initiative for young people aged 18–40, created by Positive Generation Ambassadors Youth Organization. Through two weekly interactive sessions, participants develop confidence, communication, leadership, life skills, and future-planning abilities. The fellowship promotes international peer exchange, removes financial and geographic barriers, and helps young people turn learning into community action while building lasting connections, collaboration, and peer support.

Project #82

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: Youth Leadership, Civic Participation and Digital Empowerment for Community Development

Organizer: Yobe State Youth Parliament

Description: This youth leadership and digital empowerment initiative equips young people, especially students and emerging leaders, with skills in civic education, public speaking, advocacy, digital media, personal branding, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through practical training, mentorship, and interactive sessions, participants learn to identify community challenges, develop solutions, communicate effectively, and use digital platforms responsibly. The long-term goal is a network of informed, confident youth leaders advancing sustainable development and inspiring community action.

Project #83

Country: Tajikistan

Project Title: GDL GLOBAL

Organizer: Islomjon Atajanov

Description: GDL GLOBAL develops modular homes using expanded polystyrene and artificial intelligence to deliver affordable, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly housing. Designed for Central Asia and other developing regions, its rapidly constructible solutions aim to address housing needs at scale. AI helps optimize construction time and resource use, reducing inefficiencies associated with traditional building methods while enabling quality homes to reach thousands of people more quickly and affordably.

Project #84

Country: Tanzania

Project Title: JUKWAA LA THE SON OF AFRICA DIALOGUE SERIES

Organizer: IAA MEDIA

Description: IAA MEDIA’s Jukwaa la The Son of Africa Dialogue Series is a high-level public forum bringing together experts, policymakers, young people, farmers, entrepreneurs, civil society, and private-sector representatives. Participants discuss major development challenges facing Tanzania and Africa, exchange perspectives, and explore practical solutions. The series promotes inclusive dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to support development and address shared priorities across the continent.

Project #85

Country: INDIA

Project Title: Green Roots, Shared Futures: A Sustainable Narrative Hub Initiative with Government Adivasi Balak Ashram

Organizer: Government Adivasi Balak Ashram, Masaniya Khurd, Sakti District, Chhattisgarh, India, with support/association/collaboration Sustainable Narrative Hub.

Description: Green Roots, Shared Futures, led by Sustainable Narrative Hub with Government Adivasi Balak Ashram and its Climate Cardinals chapter in Chhattisgarh, combines climate education with hands-on sustainability. Students plant and care for saplings, reuse plastic bottles, conserve water, and learn about waste reduction. The initiative reports 150+ awareness sessions, 289+ saplings planted, 200+ bottles reused, and about 10 kg of waste repurposed, advancing SDGs 4, 12, and 13.

Project #86

Country: Malaysia

Project Title: Eco-Educators

Organizer: Eco-Educators Malaysia

Description: Founded in 2022, Eco-Educators is a youth-led Malaysian initiative addressing the gap between recognizing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and applying it in classrooms. It supports pre-service and practising teachers with practical, subject-specific guidance, lesson plans, activities, and interdisciplinary projects. Guided by Empower, Connect, and Originate, the initiative empowers educators and students, connects future teachers across borders, and develops resources to integrate sustainability into national curricula.

Project #87

Country: South Africa

Project Title: Nourish to Flourish

Organizer: Chinmaya Mission South Africa

Description: Nourish to Flourish – Chinmaya Mission
Nourish to Flourish, a Chinmaya Mission initiative in South Africa, fights hunger and food insecurity while restoring dignity among vulnerable communities. Guided by selfless service and compassion, it provides nutritious meals to children, families, older people, and others in need, regardless of background. With volunteers and community partners, the project has delivered over 528,000 meals, strengthening solidarity and advancing SDG 2: Zero Hunger through inclusive, people-centred action.

Project #88

Country: Togo

Project Title: Clean City, Learning City – Agoè Zero Plastic

Organizer: Association Global Humaniste

Description: Clean City, Learning City – Agoè Zero Plastic is a youth-led initiative by Association Global Humaniste in Togo tackling plastic pollution through education and community action. In July 2026, 30 young leaders received training and organized awareness campaigns, clean-ups, public dialogues, and advocacy. The project strengthens youth leadership, responsible citizenship, and cooperation with institutions, while developing a replicable model for sustainable urban transformation across Togo.

Project #89

Country: Central African Republic

Project Title: Strengthening community, academic, and institutional capacities to combat environmental crimes and promote sustainable livelihoods in the CAR

Organizer: National Coordinator – GEN-RCA

Description: Implemented by GEN-RCA in Pissa, Bangui, and Mbaïki, the project tackles environmental crime and community vulnerability through training, sustainable livelihoods, and institutional collaboration. It trained 120 community members, including 70 women; provided agricultural kits to three groups; equipped 90 teachers and facilitators with knowledge of environmental crime; and engaged 20 academic institutions. A study on integrating the topic into training programmes was also validated, supporting natural resource protection and resilient livelihoods.

Project #90

Country: Mongolia

Project Title: Living Cultural Heritage for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Mongolia

Organizer: Amka Dance Studio and Dance Info Mongolia NGO Project Lead: Enkhtuya Amarjargal (Amka)

Description: Led by Enkhtuya Amarjargal through Amka Dance Studio and Dance Info Mongolia NGO, this initiative has used Mongolian traditional dance and Biyelgee since 2015 to safeguard cultural heritage and foster inclusive arts education. Classes, performances, workshops, and online learning welcome people of all ages and abilities. Aligned with SDGs 4, 10, 11, and 17, it advances well-being, social inclusion, cultural identity, intergenerational learning, and international cooperation.

Project #91

Country: Finland

Project Title: CareerCraft: From Awareness to Action

Organizer: Finpolar Nuoriso Yhdistys ry

Description: CareerCraft: From Awareness to Action is a free, six-month, youth-led career programme for 20–25 university students in Helsinki, especially international and minority students. Through monthly professional talks and practical workshops, participants develop skills in career planning, CVs, interviews, networking, digital visibility, and ethical AI use. Led by five young people with coach support, the programme aims to strengthen confidence, clarify career goals, and build lasting peer connections.

Project #92

Country: Pakistan

Project Title: Preparation of natural products-based insect repellents

Organizer: Dr Rafia Rehman

Description: Plant essential oil-based formulations were tested against grain insects and proved effective, with efficacy increasing at higher concentrations. They outperformed synthetic repellents, suggesting a natural, environmentally friendly option for safer grain storage. Unlike synthetic chemicals, which may persist in the environment and pose health risks, plant-derived oils may offer benefits for farmers and consumers. The findings also support further research into essential-oil formulations for controlling other insect pests.

Project #93

Country: Vietnam

Project Title: Regreening the Forest

Organizer: People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature)

Description: Launched by People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature) in 2022, Regreening the Forest brings businesses and communities together to restore degraded forests in Vietnam. In three years, it has restored more than 300 hectares across the Northwest, Central Highlands, and northern coast. By mobilizing social resources, fostering nature-positive lifestyles, and advancing nature-based solutions, the initiative supports climate-related Sustainable Development Goals, strengthens local resilience, and contributes to Vietnam’s broader sustainability agenda.

Project #94

Country: Belgium

Project Title: Action Workshops (Aksiyon Atölyeleri)

Organizer: Ella Sandık and Zeynep Selma Guney

Description: Action Workshops (Aksiyon Atölyeleri) is a volunteer-led online learning community founded in 2021 by two young women separated by displacement. Connecting young women across the United States and Europe, it supports learning and belonging amid educational disruption, isolation, and language barriers. Through reading groups, discussions, video analysis, and personal development activities, participants build intellectual skills and meaningful relationships, transforming displacement challenges into opportunities for empowerment and community.

Project #95

Country: Nigeria

Project Title: National Week of Impact

Organizer: Youth4Youth Africa

Description: Youth4Youth Africa’s National Week of Impact, held November 17–24, 2025, trained 220 Youth Ambassadors to lead community-based SDG activities. Across 18 Nigerian states, they reached over 30,000 people through education, mentorship, climate awareness, peacebuilding, and advocacy. Focusing on SDGs 4, 5, 13, and 16, the youth-led initiative addressed local challenges and strengthened young people’s role in sustainable development and community participation.

Project #96

Country: Sudan

Project Title: Class2Go Sudan

Organizer: Youth4Youth Africa

Description: Class2Go Sudan is a youth-led initiative supporting children whose education has been disrupted by conflict and displacement. Working with teachers, community members, and camp officials, the project delivered temporary lessons in mathematics, Arabic, and introductory English across four IDP camps. Over three weeks, it reached more than 100 children, demonstrating how local partnerships can help address urgent learning needs and lay the groundwork for sustained educational opportunities.

Project #97

Country: India

Project Title: Beyond Borders

Organizer: Beyond Borders International

Description: Beyond Borders Organization’s Iraq project connected Basra with communities near Mosul, bringing children’s voices to the United Nations and advocating for their participation in decision-making. A team under 18 delivered medical aid, food, and school supplies, reaching more than 500 people within the organization’s first year. Supported by UNICEF, the initiative also helped appoint over ten women as Peace Ambassadors, promoting women as symbols of peace and hope.

Project #98

Country: Ethiopia

Project Title: STOP TFGBV

Organizer: Empathy for Life Integrated Development Association (ELiDA)

Description: STOP TFGBV, implemented by ELiDA with support from the UN Trust Fund in Ethiopia, addresses technology-facilitated gender-based violence, especially in conflict-affected areas. It combines survivor support—including digital security, psychosocial care, legal referrals, and emergency assistance—with systemic advocacy. Its Cyber Shield challenge engaged 85 innovators to develop 23 prototypes, while a national advocacy network strengthens accountability. The initiative advances SDGs 5, 10, 16, and 17.

Project #99

Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Project Title: Young Mentors Academy – Empowering Young People to Support Learning

Organizer: EDUCOS Foundation (Fondacija EDUCOS)

Description: The Educos Foundation’s three-year initiative in Sarajevo connects schools and universities through free tutoring for primary students, delivered by university volunteers. In 2026, the Young Mentors Academy, partnered with Richmond Park International Secondary School, will train 20 students aged 15–19 through nine interactive workshops and team-building activities. Graduates will mentor younger learners, improving support for at least 80 primary students. Continued annual funding is needed to sustain and expand the programme.

Project #100

Country: Germany

Project Title: Genç Çağlayan: Empowering the Next Generation Through Writing, Publishing, and Intellectual Engagement

Organizer: Genç Çağlayan Volunteer Editorial and Organizing Team, supported and guided by Çağlayan Magazine.

Description: Founded in January 2021, Genç Çağlayan is an international, youth-led digital publishing and educational initiative that helps young people become active thinkers, researchers, writers, and editors. It publishes monthly work across diverse subjects and offers workshops, reading circles, discussions, and mentorship. Based in Germany, it connects youth globally, nurturing creativity, leadership, social ties, and a sense of purpose, particularly among young people experiencing migration or displacement.

Project #101

Country: Canada

Project Title: FLOURISH

Organizer: CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society

Description: FLOURISH, launched in 2021 by Canada’s CentreCanada Newcomer Services Society, connects education with mentorship, leadership development, newcomer support, dialogue, volunteering, and civic engagement. Through programs such as Pathways Rehberlik, Gençlik, Diyalog, and Komünite Katılımı, it helps people develop their potential, build relationships across differences, and contribute to community well-being. Advancing SDGs 4, 10, 16, and 17, FLOURISH supports inclusive, resilient, sustainable communities.