We are delighted to officially announce the winners of the OD Impact Challenge 2025!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every applicant and finalist who took part in this year’s challenge. Your passion, optimism, and unwavering commitment to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges continue to inspire us and reaffirm our belief in the power of young people to drive meaningful change.
Selecting the Top 3 winners was no easy task. Each finalist demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact, making the decision both difficult and rewarding. Together, they represent a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs who are boldly addressing real problems and creating tangible value within their communities.
It has been truly inspiring to witness the brilliance of your ideas and the depth of your dedication. We are deeply encouraged by the determination of young changemakers who refuse to wait for change and instead choose to lead it.
Meet the Winners
#1 First Place: Eunice Adewale (Nigeria) – CEO & Founder, Smokeless Briqs Energy Solutions
Eunice Adewale is a clean energy innovator and sustainability professional, and the founder of Smokeless Briqs Energy Solutions. With a background in environmental science and sustainable development, she brings over five years of experience advancing affordable and scalable clean energy technologies. Her expertise spans renewable energy systems, thermoelectric generator (TEG) technology, biomass production, and clean energy business operations.
Through Smokeless Briqs, Eunice is driving the adoption of cleaner cooking and energy solutions while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and traditional biomass. Her leadership has been key to scaling operations, developing technical solutions, and securing strategic partnerships that strengthen the company’s impact. She has received multiple recognitions for her work, including the ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Prize and the Nigeria Energy Forum Innovation Prize, highlighting her contribution to sustainable energy innovation.
#2 Second Place: Osmar Zaidan Al Wafi (Indonesia) – CEO, Kita Korban Bullying
Osmar Zaidan is a youth social innovator from Indonesia and the CEO of Kita Korban Bullying, a national youth-led movement dedicated to eliminating bullying among young people. With a background in youth leadership and social advocacy, his work focuses on creating safe, inclusive environments where young people can learn, grow, and express themselves free from violence, fear, and discrimination.
Through Kita Korban Bullying, Osmar leads prevention-focused anti-bullying education, school-based programs, and community empowerment initiatives that promote empathy, inclusion, and peer-led action. The movement has reached over 100 schools across Indonesia, trained networks of Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, and built partnerships with NGOs, government institutions, and community organizations. Under his leadership, the initiative also launched Indonesia’s first Anti-Bullying Declaration, mobilizing young people nationwide to commit to safer and more respectful spaces.
#3 Third Place: Sameer Ali Khan (Pakistan) – Founder, Collective Pakistan
Sameer Khan is a digital and community activist from Pakistan working at the intersection of technology, gender justice, and peacebuilding. He is the founder of Safar Buddies and Collective Pakistan, youth-led initiatives focused on reclaiming public and digital spaces for women through cultural activism, interfaith dialogue, and grassroots innovation. His work emphasizes safe mobility, women’s civic participation, and inclusive storytelling, using technology and art as tools for resistance, belonging, and social change.
Through his initiatives, Sameer has led programs that have engaged and mobilized thousands of young people across Sindh, amplifying marginalized voices and fostering collective action. By combining digital tools, creative expression, and community organizing, he continues to challenge gendered barriers to participation and promote more inclusive, peaceful, and equitable public spaces for women and youth.
Congratulations to the winners!
What some of the entrants had to say:
“Opportunity Desk has been my window to a world of possibilities. For a young leader in Malawi, your platform has been my go-to source for inspiration and learning. The stories of other young changemakers have shown me that my dreams are valid and that age is not a barrier to making a real difference in my community.” – Andy Mundori (Malawi)
“OD was one of the first platforms that made global opportunities feel real for me. I used it during my early scholarship searches, and it helped me understand timelines and requirements. Later, as a mentor, I shared OD links with my students almost every week. Some of them found the programs that changed their paths through those links. OD gives young people hope and direction, and I am one of the people who found their footing through it.” – Goodness Ajamu (Türkiye)
“Opportunity Desk has exposed me to life-changing learning opportunities, leadership programs, and global platforms that support young changemakers. Through OD, I have developed more confidence in applying for international opportunities and gained knowledge that helps me strengthen my work in my community. The platform has inspired me to think bigger, connect with other young leaders, and continue working for positive change in Sierra Leone.” – Koroma Mohamed (Sierra Leone)
We are proud of every applicant who participated in the OD Impact Challenge 2025. Thank you to everyone — applicants, finalists, judges, partners, and our global community — for making this edition a success.
If you missed this year’s challenge or are already thinking about what’s next, we warmly invite you to join the next round of the OD Impact Challenge in 2026. We look forward to discovering and supporting even more bold ideas, courageous leaders, and impactful solutions in the year ahead.
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