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Next summer, 300 changemakers will gather in Mombasa to expand health access for Africa's most vulnerable communities. The PROGRESS 2026 symposium brings together youth leaders, policymakers, and activists to protect reproductive health rights across the continent.
Astoria High School's valedictorian and three-sport captain just earned a $5,000 scholarship for balancing straight A's, state championships, and community service. Quin Gohr is one of six outstanding Oregon students sharing $40,000 in awards this year.
Three Kauaʻi high schoolers just earned $20,000 college scholarships for making their island a better place. Their work ranges from teaching seniors digital safety to bringing inclusive sports to campus.
Four Arkansas high school seniors who've spent years volunteering in their community just received $6,000 in scholarships to fuel their next chapter. Their stories of service reveal a generation already changing the world.
A Nigerian youth corps member turned mountains of plastic waste into hope by building a fully functional eco-friendly toilet from 3,500 recycled bottles at a secondary school. What started as one person's creative solution sparked a community movement when students eagerly joined the construction.
Four local high school seniors earned scholarships from their community electric cooperative, with awards totaling $7,500 to support their college dreams. Suffolk Christian Academy's Ava Joyner is headed to UVA to study biology on her path to becoming a dermatologist.
Fifteen everyday heroes received recognition for their courage and service at the American Red Cross of Illinois' 24th Annual Heroes Breakfast. From combat medics to youth leaders, these honorees prove that compassion is alive and well across Illinois communities.
Eastern Africa just put young people at the center of climate action with a new regional coalition tackling food security and climate change. With 60% of the region under age 25, youth innovators are now driving solutions where they're needed most.
Southeast Gas just increased its community service scholarships to $2,000 each, honoring 25 Southeast Alabama high school seniors who've dedicated themselves to helping their neighbors. Since 2015, the program has awarded more than $375,000 to students who prove that good grades and good hearts go hand in hand.
A high school senior who created a support club for students with divorced parents just won a $50,000 leadership scholarship. Nori Carter's "the Splits" helps classmates navigate family changes, and it will continue after she graduates.
Nigeria is turning students into health ambassadors with a nationwide competition backed by $1 billion in funding to tackle malaria. The country carries 27% of global malaria cases, but a new generation is stepping up to change that.
A high school senior in Pullman, Washington, is proving that the best part of building 115-pound robots isn't the engineering. It's teaching his classmates that collaboration beats competition every time.
A free community celebration will recognize 22 students and local leaders who've quietly served Athens and Limestone County while overcoming challenges. The event spotlights first-generation college students balancing school, work, and family alongside longtime community contributors working behind the scenes.
A Yale symposium session delivered a practical blueprint for moving one million African women from informal work into sustainable businesses. The framework focuses on building permanent economic systems, not temporary programs.
Athens, Alabama will recognize 21 students and community leaders who've quietly changed lives through service and perseverance. The free May 4th celebration shines a spotlight on first-generation college students, foster youth, and everyday heroes.
Yale University welcomed its largest gathering yet for the Africa Innovation Symposium, where students, founders, and policymakers turned ideas into action. Over three days in April, participants built real solutions for the continent's future.
Seven Arkansas high school seniors received scholarships from the Oaklawn Rotary Club for their academic excellence and community service. The awards will help fund their college education and future careers.
A Winnetka mom and her son are collecting thousands of books to help rebuild school libraries on Chicago's South Side. The drive runs through May 15 with three easy drop-off spots.
Pope Leo XIV urged young Africans to stay and improve their countries rather than seeking opportunities elsewhere. His message comes as African displacement has steadily climbed over three decades.
In Sierra Leone's Bo City, 100 young students are learning to solve the climate crisis threatening their future. They're already planting trees, teaching neighbors, and shaping local policy.
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