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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). …

News / Nepal /

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 …

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News / UK /

Youth Stop AIDS Transition Statement

Restless Development is hugely proud of the support we have provided to the Youth Stop AIDS Campaign over the years, and everything that has been achieved by so many activists leading the fight to end HIV and AIDS.  After extensive conversations with our partner STOPAIDS, and internal reflection, we have recently taken the decision to …

News / Nepal /

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 …

News / Nepal /

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 …

News / Uganda /

GIRLS LEADING THE WAY IN CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH RESEARCH

Empowering Young Women to Drive Climate Solutions: A Groundbreaking Initiative in Uganda The Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) Programme in Uganda has successfully concluded its inaugural four-day training, empowering a group of Girl Champions—young girls from diverse backgrounds across the Karamoja and Eastern Regions—to become climate change researchers. Funded by HIVOS, the G2C2 Programme is …

News / Uganda /

UGANDA INCORPORATES YOUTH VOICES IN NATIONAL PLANNING PROCESSES

Uganda is taking bold steps towards shaping its future by integrating the voices of its youthful population into the nation’s strategic planning, aiming to unlock the immense potential of the next generation. According to the preliminary results of the Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024, an astounding 72.3% of the country’s population is aged …

News / Global /

Porticus Youth Research Launch

Youth-Led Action Research on Transforming Democratic Participation Two passionate young researchers, fueled by their desire to make a difference, were awarded small grants to conduct action-research on issues close to their hearts and reflective of their lived realities. The projects were supported by the Porticus Foundation,  and they center on democratic governance and civic engagement, …

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News / UK /

Our statement on the UK riots

We are appalled by the racist riots that have erupted across the UK over the last week. These are not protests. They are riots fuelled by racism and Islamophobia, organised by people who have used the horrifying murders of children to justify their violence. There is no place for this in our society. Restless Development …

News / Global /

FAIR SHARE MONITOR RESULTS 2024

The 2024 Fair Share monitor results have been announced and Restless Development is ranked No.4 out of 95 Organisations!  The Fair Share Monitor was founded on the premise that making disparities transparent is the first step to advocate for gender equity.  Since its inception in 2019, FAIR SHARE annually measures the representation of women in …