Back #YouthPower this International Youth Day
To mark International Youth Day, we have a number of ways to support youth-led change that’s happening around the world.
Launch of the Feminist Action Lab
Restless Development is proud to launch the Feminist Action Lab – an online advocacy crash course to support youth-led action on gender equality.
“This is not what real leaders do”
“Right now, the world needs leadership to help us emerge from this pandemic – cutting lifesaving aid at such a crucial moment is not what real leaders do”, says Rosanne Palmer-White, Restless Development’s UK & Influencing Director.
Young People’s Views on Sustainable Cities & Communities
Young people from around the world came together on 11th June for a youth-led discussion on ecosystem restoration, the theme of this year’s Environment Day, and its relationship with sustainable cities and communities. The world’s cities occupy just 3% of the Earth’s land, but account for 60-80% of energy consumption and 75% of carbon emissions. …
Perry Maddox to leave post as CEO
After 12 years with Restless Development, Perry Maddox will be leaving his post as Restless Development’s CEO this summer.
Young entrepreneurs being overlooked in youth unemployment crisis
21 young researchers from seven African countries have launched a new report that calls for a rethink of how young entrepreneurs on the continent are supported.
Youth Hack 2021.
Restless Development Zambia Youth Hack 2021.
Community Action Against Chhaupadi
In Nepal, young leaders are tackling the practice of Chhaupadi in their communities through a Restless Development project.
Young Feminist Manifesto
Towards Greater Youth-Led Accountability at the UN. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) is a major advocacy platform seeking to accelerate Gender Equality around the world. The registration for the GEF Paris Forum on June 30-July 2nd, 2021 is open for all youth-led organisations to participate remotely. While UN Spaces are strategic spaces for civil society, …
Data collaborative launched to understand COVID-19 impact.
More than 15 civil society organizations (CSOs) have come together to work collectively with marginalized communities and activists to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and advocate for a recovery that is inclusive.