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Shree Sarva Shanti Secondary School students showcase artworks on World Environment Day
News / Nepal /

GreenShift Climate Smart Schools Mark World Environment Day 2026

Students from Climate Smart Schools supported by the GreenShift Nepal project marked World Environment Day with a wide range of environmental activities across Khadak Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Tilottama Municipality. Through awareness campaigns, environmental learning, and community action, young people demonstrated their leadership in promoting sustainability and climate resilience within their schools and communities. …

GreenShift focal teachers participating in the ToT
News / Nepal /

GreenShift Nepal Prepares the Next Cohort of Climate Smart Schools

As the implementing partner leading the Climate Smart Schools (CSS) component of the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project, Restless Development Nepal organized a three day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the CSS focal teachers from May 23 to 25, 2026. GreenShift Nepal is a consortium initiative that promotes circular economy approaches and climate resilience, with the …

Youth hackathon participants collaborating in a group mapping exercise
News / Nepal /

Young People in Madhesh Design Solutions for Green Livelihoods

On April 23, 2026, young people from across Madhesh Province gathered in Bardibas for a Youth Hackathon focused on climate resilient livelihoods, green entrepreneurship, and the future of work in Nepal. Organized by Restless Development Nepal and SNV Nepal (opens in a new tab), the event created a youth centered space for dialogue, systems thinking, …

GreenShift Capacity Building Participants
News / Nepal /

GreenShift Nepal Equips Young Leaders for Year Three of Environmental Action

As the implementing partner leading the Youth Advocacy Grant component of the GreenShift Nepal project, Restless Development Nepal conducted a two day Capacity Building Session for Third Year Youth Advocacy Groups and Waste Smart Fellows from 12 to 13 April 2026 in Sauraha, Chitwan. GreenShift Nepal is a consortium initiative that promotes circular economy approaches …

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GreenShift Onboards 12 New Climate-Smart Schools in Its Third Year

The GreenShift project has selected 12 new community schools from Tilotama Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Khadak Municipality under its Climate Smart Schools initiative for this year. The initiative aims to integrate climate education, sustainable waste management, and circular economy practices within schools while empowering students to become active climate advocates in their communities. The …

Glimpses from the positive masculinity youth hack
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Young Leaders from Nepal and the UK Shape a New Vision of Positive Masculinity

On 26 February 2026, Restless Development and Youth Collective convened a virtual Youth Hack under “What it means to be a young man today” project funded by the British Council’s Youth Connect programme. The session brought together Positive Masculinity Champions (PMCs) from Madhesh Province in Nepal and Newcastle in the United Kingdom, along with youth …

News / Tanzania /

Restless Development Welcomes Nuria Mshare as New Hub Director in Tanzania

Restless Development is excited to announce the appointment of Nuria Mshare as the organization’s new Hub Director in Tanzania. Nuria brings a wealth of experience in youth-led development and a long-standing passion for creating impact in communities across the country. Nuria’s journey in development began early. In 2002, she represented children at the Tanzania Model …

News / Global /

Wrapping Up 2025!

What a year it has been for Restless Development! In 2025, we marked a major milestone, our 40th birthday and we also celebrated reaching 10 million young change makers worldwide, even while navigating significant global challenges. The magic of Restless has always been our people and our collective values, friendships, hard work and courage continue …

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Youth Sparks Appeal Raises £68,000!

£68,000 Raised to Support Young Leaders We are absolutely blown away by the generosity shown throughout the Youth Sparks Appeal campaign that took place from 2nd to 9th December 2025, as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Thank you to everyone who donated, shared and championed the appeal. Because of your incredible support and …