Our Impact
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
September 2024:
ChallengeUS attended the
United Nations Summit of the Future,
an international convention focused on fostering youth civic empowerment, alongside other leading youth organizations, world leaders, academics, and activists.

October 2024: ChallengeUS was named a winner of the Youth Civic Solutions Competition, a competition designed to shape the future of youth civic engagement by amplifying the voices of young people.
December 2024: ChallengeUS was invited to the National Conference on Citizenship, a conference dedicated to strengthening civic life in America, engaging with youth organizations interested in utilizing civic engagement principles and practices to enhance their work.
July 2025:
ChallengeUS was named to the
Carnegie Young Leaders
fellowship, joining 99 other inspiring youth projects in a year-long program supported by funding, mentorship, and networking opportunitities.

BY THE NUMBERS
REACHED
1508
STUDENTS TO DATE
AWARDED
$1750
IN PRIZES
REACHED
98
COUNTRIES
STUDENT FEEDBACK
90%
would participate in future ChallengeUS competitions.
85%
reported that participating in ChallengeUS increased their interest in civic issues.
82%
say ChallengeUS inspired them to become more civically aware/engaged.