Two Kenyan students have created HewaSafi, a low-cost vehicle exhaust filter made from agricultural waste and spirulina algae. The innovation reduces harmful emissions, earned The Earth Prize Africa regional award, and showcases the power of youth-led climate solutions.

Day three of the Global NGOs Stakeholders Summit 2026 spotlighted youth leadership, collaboration, innovation, and locally driven development. Panelists urged organizations to empower young Africans as decision-makers to build a more sustainable and prosperous future.