The Youth EdUp Challenge is a youth-led initiative designed to empower young ladies to take practical action in improving education within their communities. Participants are invited to identify real needs in local Public schools and propose impactful solutions that can be achieved with ₦50,000. This is in celebration of the 2026 International Day of Education, with the theme 'The power of youth in co-creating education
Many schools face challenges such as lack of learning materials, poor facilities, and limited support systems. The Youth EdUp Challenge provides young women with the opportunity to design simple, realistic projects that directly improve learning conditions for students.
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Identifying pressing needs within the school, such as classroom resources, facilities, or student support.
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Developing a clear and practical project plan that shows how ₦50,000 can be used effectively.
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Engaging with schools and communities to ensure solutions are relevant, sustainable, and impactful.
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Creating meaningful change that improves the learning experience for students and strengthens communities.
The Youth EdUp Challenge is about turning ideas into action. By supporting young ladies to lead education-focused projects, the initiative invests in leadership, creativity and community-driven solutions that uplift schools and inspire lasting impact.
The Youth EdUp Challenge invites young ladies to submit a simple, practical project proposal showing how ₦50,000 can be used to improve a public school in their community. This is in celebration of the 2026 International Day of Education with the theme "The power of youth in co-creating education".
📌 At least, two outstanding proposals will be selected and funded.
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