I discovered much more than a programme: a supportive space filled with people who truly believe in the power of young people. I learned that leadership is not about doing everything yourself, but about creating something that others want to nurture with you
Monserrat, 18, Mexico
Too often, adults ignore young people or only pretend to listen to them. Here, we see a real change: there is dialogue and co-creation. We don’t just talk to young people — we work with them and give them a genuine role in decision-making
Daniel, 17, United States
The incubation programme allowed me to transform a simple idea into a structured and well-developed project. I learned to think at scale and to refine my communication. I leave with the conviction that small ideas, when properly supported, can become sustainable and impactful initiatives
Arpita, 24, India
The Challenge was a springboard for me to put my ideas into practice and bring them to life [Pearl has been awarded a grant to continue developing her project within the Bosch Alumni Community].
Pearl, South Africa
1st prize in the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2023-24
In collaboration with two local universities, we plan to launch [our project] in two months' time to begin our initial work. This programme goes beyond the borders of Kenya; it has a global reach. I'm counting on exchanges and constructive criticism to improve it, with a clear objective: to anchor sustainable engineering in global practice.
Georgina, Kenya
2nd prize in the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2023-24
What I hope to be able to pass on to the world's citizens is the art of cooperative argumentation. The aim is to transform the confrontation of ideas into a lever for joint resolution of the interpersonal and environmental issues of tomorrow.
Jay Liu, Hong Kong
3rd prize in the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2023-24
The Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge has given me the confidence to continue driving change in my community and beyond [The Azucena community, made up of over 400 members, the majority of whom are young people, has provided educational resources for over 250 local farm workers].
Azucena
What I appreciated most was the feedback from my peers, which helped me to identify areas for improvement [Divya received a start-up grant to create a short documentary on accessibility for young people in India].
The Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge is part of a broader set of complementary national and international youth engagement and education programmes run by the Learning Planet Institute.
