Youth hackathon participants collaborating in a group mapping exercise

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 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

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 …

Nepali Youth Take the Lead in SDG Dialogue

To mark International Youth Day 2025, Restless Development Nepal and the Youth Collective hosted SDG Guff, a youth-led dialogue spotlighting how young Nepali changemakers are driving local progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Held on August 15, the virtual dialogue brought together 35 participants and featured six inspiring youth panelists representing diverse organizations and …

Youth Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management and Circular Economy.

Young People Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management

In a significant step toward promoting sustainable urban waste management, Youth Advocacy Group Saral Nepal from Bharatpur Metropolitan City organized an interaction program titled “Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management and Reduction” under the EU-funded GreenShift project. Held at Bharatpur Metropolitan City Hall on July 27, 2025, the event brought together over 47 participants, including municipal …

Young people celebrate the Model Neighborhood inauguration with community members.

City Names a Street After Young Changemakers

In a vibrant celebration of environmental action and community pride, Youth Advocacy Group Saral Nepal from Bharatpur Metropolitan City successfully completed the “Model Neighborhood Initiative” under the EU-funded GreenShift project. The initiative brought together road construction, sanitation campaigns, and neighborhood beautification, culminating in the inauguration of a newly transformed road now named Saral Marga (Saral …

Youth from Saral Nepal organized the River Clean-up Campaign in Bharatpur.

Youth in Bharatpur Drive Local Action Against Plastic Pollution

On 22 July 2025, Saral Nepal, one of the Youth Advocacy Groups under the EU-funded GreenShift project, successfully organized a River Cleanup Campaign and Street Drama for Environmental River Conservation at Golaghat, Bharatpur. The event focused on the meeting point of the Narayani and Rapti rivers, an area of high ecological and cultural importance. More …

Youth from BAS Nepal distributed hygiene kits to sanitation workers in Kohalpur.

Young People Honor and Support Local Sanitation Workers

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, BAS Nepal organized a special event in Kohalpur Municipality to assist waste collectors and sanitation workers with essential safety and hygiene materials. The initiative was carried out in coordination with Kohalpur Municipality. The event aimed to recognize the crucial role of sanitation workers in maintaining city cleanliness and …

Young people celebrating the participants’ success after a transformative 5-day cloth bag-making training.

Kohalpur Youth Empower Women with Skills for a Plastic-Free Future

With the goal of reducing plastic use and promoting a green and circular economy, a five-day cloth bag making training was organized in Ward No. 2, Bishalnagar of Kohalpur Municipality from July 16 to 20, 2025. The training was led by BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality, under the EU-funded GreenShift project …

Young people raise awareness through street drama with students and local residents.

Young People in Kohalpur Use Street Drama to Address Climate Change

On July 18, 2025, BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality under the EU-funded GreenShift Project, organized a street drama at Bal Shiksha Secondary School in Kohalpur. The event aimed to educate students, teachers, and local residents about the environmental and health risks of plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable waste …