As a youth advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Malawi, I have walked the dusty roads of Zomba, Machinga, Mangochi, and Mchinji. In these communities, I have listened to girls pushed out of school by early pregnancy, boys with little knowledge of contraception, and health workers overwhelmed by demand and limited …
Interview with feminist advocate and researcher Funom Yakubu Advocate and researcher Funom Yakubu (28) leads the We Lead program in Nigeria. As the Community of Action Facilitator, she works with young feminists throughout Nigeria and connects them to the global program. Funom is one of the 30 Feminists Under 30, a campaign that celebrates the …
We Lead Experience
On March 7, 2025, Restless Development joined the vibrant Naguru Go Down community in Nakawa Division to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). The pre-event, held under the global theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment,” was a powerful tribute to grassroots women working hard every day to overcome tough challenges. Organised in partnership …