Community Pitch Competition

On September 26, 2026,  For Youth, By Youth participants came together for a virtual Community Pitch Competition, sharing civic engagement projects they are developing or hope to bring to life in their communities.

Four participants were selected as winners and received $250 awards in recognition of their ideas and commitment to community-led change. Their projects reflect the creativity, initiative, and leadership of young people working to address issues that matter to their communities.

Meet the Winners

Albright Apiaptse Njapah

Second Cohort Member, For Youth by Youth Movement | American University of Beirut | Lebanon

Project: Alkebultech: Producing Prosthetic Limbs from Plastic Waste

Alkebultech aims to expand access to affordable prosthetic devices by developing a 3D-printed myoelectric prosthetic system made from recycled plastic. Designed for conflict-affected and resource-constrained settings, the project seeks to reduce plastic waste while improving access to prosthetic solutions that support rehabilitation and mobility.

Esther Obiero

Second Cohort Member, For Youth by Youth Movement | University of Rwanda | Kigali

Project: Genotype Check

Genotype Check aims to reduce stigma surrounding sickle cell disease through peer education, accessible genotype screening, and social media storytelling. By connecting university students with local public health clinics, the project seeks to expand access to confidential screening and help young people make informed family-planning decisions.

Deng Kuol Parmena Aguto

Inaugural Cohort Member, For Youth, By Youth Movement | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana

Project: NileEcoFuel: Turning Organic Waste into Alternative Cooking Fuel

NileEcoFuel aims to promote sustainable cooking energy by converting cattle manure and agricultural residues into fuel briquettes as an alternative to conventional charcoal. Beginning with a pilot in Ayilo I Refugee Settlement in Uganda, the project seeks to reduce pressure on surrounding forests, repurpose organic waste, and create livelihood opportunities for young people through community partnerships and household testing.

Catherina Ngongni-Kuetezang

Inaugural Cohort Member, For Youth, By Youth Movement | University of Pretoria | South Africa

Project: Transforming Organic Waste into Sustainable Animal Feed and Organic Fertilizer

Transforming Organic Waste into Sustainable Animal Feed and Organic Fertilizer aims to transform organic waste into sustainable agricultural resources using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae technology in the Uitvlugt village community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. By producing protein-rich animal feed and nutrient-rich frass fertilizer, the project seeks to reduce waste-related pollution, improve soil fertility, provide affordable resources for smallholder farmers, and create income-generating opportunities that strengthen local livelihoods and food security.