Young People Transforming Landslide Data Into Action

Policy Dialogue on Landslide Risk Mitigation On 17 December 2024, Restless Development Nepal, in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Sudurpashchim Province and consortium partners Youth Innovation Lab, CREASION, and the Centre for Disaster Management Studies (CDMS), hosted a pivotal policy dialogue in Dhangadhi under the EU-funded YouthCan.org project. The event …

G2C2 Girl Champions Lead Charge In Climate Action

The Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) project is lighting up Madhesh Province with young women leading the charge against climate change. Our incredible Girl Champions from Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha, and Saptari have been diving deep into the real-life impacts of climate change, especially how it impacts women and girls differently. In …

Meet The G2C2 Girl Champions From Nepal

The G2C2 (Global Girls Creating Change) project celebrates 25 extraordinary young girls who are breaking barriers and leading change in their communities. These Girl Champions, hailing from Nepal’s Madhesh Province, are fearlessly confronting the challenges of climate change through advocacy, research, and education. In a society where patriarchal norms and limited opportunities often restrict girls, …

GreenShift Marks First Year With Annual Review & Experience Sharing Program

GreenShift Nepal, a four-year EU-funded project aimed at promoting a circular economy and tackling plastic waste, celebrated the completion of its first year with a two-day Annual Review & Experience Sharing program on October 24, 2024. Organized by the project consortium partners – CREASION, Restless Development, and Youth Innovation Lab, the event brought together stakeholders …

Far-Western Dialogue Series Tackles Pressing Issues Facing Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province

Restless Development Nepal launched the “Sudurpaschim Samwad” (Far-Western Dialogue) series, a virtual platform addressing critical challenges faced by the Far-Western region of Nepal. This was part of TagMe digital Advocacy under theYouthCan.org project funded by the European Union and implemented by Restless Development alongside CREASION, Youth Innovation Lab and Centre for Disaster Management Studies (CDMS). …

YSB Cohort Builds Capacity for Climate Action

From September 1-3, 2024, the second cohort of the Youth Sounding Board (YSB) gathered at the Balthali Mountain Resort, Kavre, for a transformative Capacity Building Workshop. Focused on the crucial intersections of climate change and gender justice, the three-day event combined expert insights, interactive activities, and group discussions to empower young leaders with the tools …

Post-Intergenerational Dialogues Highlight Climate Change Impacts and Solutions in Madhesh

In a collaborative effort to bridge generational gaps in addressing climate change, Restless Development and the Social Organization District Coordination Committee Parsa (SODCC Parsa) hosted two Post-Intergenerational Dialogue events in August and September 2024. These dialogues, one held in the urban center of Birgunj and the other in rural Parsa, shared insights from the “Intergenerational …

Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) Project Launched in Madhesh Province

The Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) project, aimed at empowering young women to lead climate action, was successfully launched in Madhesh Province, Nepal. Supported by Hivos and Restless Development, the initiative seeks to foster a diverse movement of girl-centered climate action, shaping equitable and inclusive climate policies. G2C2 Kick-Off Event in Janakpur: Empowering Young Women …

A young person using the TagMe app to map solid waste. (illustration)

Young Nepali Take Charge through TagMe Campaign

NYCAGG Project Empowers Youth in Climate Action Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth (NYCAGG), the YouthCAN.org project is funded by the European Union to promote the involvement of young Nepali people in green growth, environmental protection, and combating climate change. NYCAGG started its implementation in Madhesh Province in 2022, Karnali Province in 2023 …

Sangita Maharjan, Programme manager at Restless Development Nepal sharing her views during GreenShift Bi annual Review event

GreenShift Nepal Consortium Holds Bi-Annual Review

Sharing Progress and Learning Together. On June 20th, 2024, the GreenShift Nepal consortium—CREASION, Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab— came together for a bi-annual review. This collaborative session provided a platform to share updates on project advancements, financial management, and key learnings. This review discussed successful strategies and identified areas for further improvement. This …