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.