After months of creativity, passion, and hard work, we’re thrilled to announce the six winning youth-led projects of the 1 Million Youth Action Challenge (1MYAC) 3rd Call to Action!

From over 180 inspiring submissions across 55 countries, these six projects stood out for their innovation, impact, and deep commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient world.

This year’s winners come from Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Cameroon, Indonesia, and Peru — representing four continents and diverse approaches to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges: climate action, clean water, responsible consumption, and biodiversity protection.

Each winning project will receive 5,000 CAD or CHF 3,300 seed funding and 8 month technical support to implement their initiative and bring their vision to life — transforming local ideas into global impact.

The 6 Winning Projects

• GreenAbility Project II – by Hannah Omokhaye (Nigeria)
  Floods, droughts, and heatwaves are increasingly threatening communities in Nigeria — but youth with disabilities are often excluded from disaster preparedness. Hannah’s project empowers young persons with disabilities to lead climate resilience and disaster education in their communities through an inclusive “train-the-trainer” model.

 

• Eco-Journalism and Sustainable Action in Janbasqala – by Fazilat Kariyeva (Uzbekistan)
  In Karakalpakstan, where the Aral Sea crisis has left communities struggling with water scarcity and pollution, Fazilat’s team is combining clean water technology with youth environmental journalism, giving students a voice to tell their stories and advocate for change.

 

• Sustainable Shorelines: Combat for Green Turtle Conservation – by Simrah Mobin (Pakistan)
  Simrah and her team are harnessing the power of AI technology and youth action to protect green turtle nesting sitesalong Karachi’s coast. This project brings together students, scientists, and local authorities to ensure the long-term survival of marine biodiversity.

 

• Vétiver pour la Résilience: protéger Fifinda des catastrophes par la nature – by Junior Barrière Homsi (Cameroon)
  Every rainy season, the village of Fifinda faces floods and soil erosion. Junior’s project promotes nature-based solutionsusing vetiver grass to stabilize soil, restore ecosystems, and empower youth as “Vetiver Ambassadors” for resilience and environmental stewardship.

 

• Climate Resilient Toilet: Safe Sanitation, Safe Future – by Annisa Dewantari (Indonesia)
  In flood-prone Bandar Lampung, Annisa’s project is transforming community sanitation by building flood-resistant toilets and raising awareness about hygiene and climate adaptation. This youth-led effort directly improves health and dignity for hundreds of residents.

 

• Ñawi Yaku – by Lizet Mejía (Peru)
  High-Andean ecosystems are vital to water security in Peru — but they are disappearing fast. Lizet’s team is working with local communities to restore wetlands and queñual forests, combining traditional knowledge, youth participation, and art to strengthen ecological and cultural resilience.

The six winners of this 3rd Call to Action remind us of the incredible creativity, leadership, and determination that young people bring to global change. Whether through innovative technology, community mobilization, or nature-based restoration, their work proves that local action drives global transformation.

Together, we’re building a movement of youth action for a sustainable world — one project at a time.