As part of the European Union-funded GreenShift Nepal project, youth advocacy groups in Janakpur and Bharatpur have taken the lead in transforming local areas into model neighborhoods that promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste. Janakpur Youth Lead Design Workshop for Plastic-Free Community In Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, the youth advocacy group CARD Nepal organized a Model …
The Youth Power Driving #ESA Commitments Project: Enhancing young people’s access to SRHR services in the Eastern and Southern Africa region The East and Southern Africa (ESA) Ministerial Commitment, endorsed in 2013, are crucial for improving access to the sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescents and young people in the region. SRHR services …
When young people have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead, they don’t just transform their own lives, they uplift those around them. Our 2024 Annual Report is more than a summary of activities — it’s a reflection of what it truly means to shift power. Throughout the year, young people were not only at …
The GreenShift Nepal consortium, comprising CREASION, Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab, gathered in Bharatpur on March 24 and 25 for its bi-annual review. The two-day session focused on assessing project progress, financial management, and key learnings. As GreenShift Nepal reaches the midway point of its second year, the review also looked ahead, discussing …
Under the EU-funded GreenShift project, three Youth Advocacy Groups – BAS Nepal, Saral Nepal, and CARD Nepal – organized TagMe orientation sessions in their respective communities. These events aimed to equip young people with the knowledge and tools needed to track and manage waste effectively using the TagMe app. TagMe is a digital platform that …
Under the EU-funded GreenShift project, Youth Advocacy Group BAS Nepal organized the ‘Back to Nature’ initiative on March 21 in Kohalpur Municipality. The event aimed to raise awareness about plastic pollution, encourage responsible waste management, and hold local government officials accountable for addressing waste-related issues. Through interactive discussions, BAS Nepal engaged local communities in two …
Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society from all regions of the world will convene in New York for the Commission on the Status of Women and Beijing+30 from 10-21 March 2025. They must commit to funding young people, youth organisations, and movements championing gender equality. The main …
On March 3, 2025, Restless Development Nepal participated in a virtual learning exchange on intergenerational approaches to climate action. Sangita Maharjan, Programme Manager at Restless Development Nepal, represented the organization in discussions alongside experts and practitioners from various countries. The exchange highlighted key insights from intergenerational climate dialogues held in Nepal and Uganda, where young …
As part of its commitment to empowering young leaders in environmental advocacy, the GreenShift Project successfully conducted a series of Capacity Building Training sessions for Youth Advocacy Groups (YAGs) across Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Kohalpur Municipality, and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. These sessions equipped the selected youth groups with the knowledge, tools, and skills to drive impactful …
The GreenShift Project, funded by the European Union, successfully conducted two three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for focal teachers from selected Climate Smart Schools under GreenShift Year 2 in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Kohalpur Municipality, and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. The first session, held from January 26-28 in Kohalpur, was conducted for teachers from community schools …