Young people are not just beneficiaries of change, they are leading it. Across Zimbabwe, young people are using art, technology, digital platforms and community action to challenge harmful gender norms and speak out against gender-based violence (GBV). Yet these efforts are often fragmented and lack the resources, coordination and connections needed to create sustained change. …
Young people in Tanga are stepping forward to shape the future of their communities through active participation in governance. The Shiriki Tujenge Tanga Yetu project equips youth with practical knowledge and leadership skills to strengthen civic engagement and accountability at the local level. Through this initiative, Youth Accountability Advocates (YAAs) are trained to educate their …
Youth Influence in Governance and Accountability (YIGA) project seeks to improve youth participation and influence in governance across Karamoja and Uganda. It supports empowered young people and responsive governance systems that reflect youth needs and realities. The Challenge: Uganda’s population is among the youngest globally, with 73.2% under the age of 30. Yet, youth participation …
‘The disarmament brought us peace, but it has also brought us poverty.’ An uncompromising conclusion to a hard-hitting report, these words emerged from an inspirational youth-led research project into youth strength, creativity and livelihoods in Karamoja Sub-Region, Uganda. Conducted by thirteen Karimojong researchers in November and December 2011, this study demonstrates the power and potential …
Foster Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development Through Better Agricultural Practices. Addressing key issues in Sierra Leone, such as food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to health and nutrition services, and inadequate climate resilience in Kenema, Karene, Pujehun, and Tonkolili districts in Sierra Leone. By 2028, the project will finalize a map of resource-poor households most impacted by …
The Youth Sounding Board (YSB) is a youth-led initiative supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania to ensure meaningful engagement of young people in shaping the Embassy’s strategic priorities. The platform empowers youth to contribute their perspectives, influence decision-making, and guide programs and policies to be more inclusive and impactful. Aligned with the Embassy’s …
Sowing Justice is an initiative focused on preserving indigenous seeds and traditional agricultural knowledge across East and Southern Africa. Indigenous seeds are vital for biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience, yet they are increasingly threatened by industrial agriculture, hybrid seeds, and corporate-controlled seed systems. Through this project, we engage youth and young feminist advocates to …
through active participation in governance. The Shiriki Tujenge Tanga Yetu project equips youth with practical knowledge and leadership skills to strengthen civic engagement and accountability at the local level. Through this initiative, Youth Accountability Advocates (YAAs) are trained to educate their peers about civic rights and responsibilities, lead community dialogues, and collaborate with local authorities …
Project: Agri-ELEVateD: Empowering Livelihoods through Youth Entrepreneurship Skilling and Value Chain Development Duration: 30 MONTHS Lead: Restless Development Zimbabwe Geographic focus: Greater Harare (peri-urban horticulture, poultry) and Nyanga District (fruit farming, dairy) Project Context Zimbabwe faces one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 54.7% of youth aged 15–34 unemployed despite high …
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 …