Mona (She/Her), a community member engaged with Restless Development for more than 3 years Mona has been engaged with Restless Development under the program Delhi Learning Lab, and is now an active youth for the GCC-QUTWE (Grand Challenges Canada – Queer Affirmative Unicorns Transforming Wellbeing Ecosystem) program. Restless Development, with the support of Grand Challenges …
Trayaksh (He/Him) Youth Unicorn ( Youth Leader) at GCC-QUTWEÂ In the heart of Panipat, where tradition often defines identity, Trayaksh, a courageous young trans individual, began his journey of self-discovery. Growing up in Haryana, he felt different from a young age. While other girls donned dresses and adorned themselves with ribbons, Trayaksh gravitated towards shirts …
Have you ever wondered how small efforts can lead to significant change? In this edition, we proudly showcase the collaborative efforts of a dynamic group of interns from Macquarie University, Australia, who chose Restless Development India for their internship program. With diverse backgrounds in PR, Social Media, and Journalism, our team quickly bonded over shared …
Youth Empowerment Movement in Pakur, Ganjam, and Vellore A youth-led coalition, empowering young leaders to drive change in SRHR. Activities like Youth Hacks and Youth Adda foster discussions on gender, leadership, and societal challenges. Through the implementation of three Change Action Projects, the initiative has successfully engaged and influenced the lives of nearly 2000 individuals. …
Empowering Youth for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar MTV Nishedh, in collaboration with Restless Development India, focuses on SRHR awareness. Virtual Peer Education (VPE) engages young leaders, promoting informed discussions and breaking barriers. The Virtual Peer Education (VPE) initiative, undertaken by Restless Development India, sets an ambitious target of empowering 30 …
Improving Family Planning & Reproductive Health in Dakshinpuri, Delhi Addressing challenges in resettlement colonies, Delhi Learning Lab aims to enhance family planning and reproductive health. The lab targets adolescents, parents, and community members, promoting positive change in SRHR practices. By September 2024, the Delhi Learning Lab is ambitiously targeting the empowerment of10,000 adolescents and youth, …
Empowering Girls through Education in Odisha This initiative aims to counter the impact of COVID-19 on girls’ education in Odisha. Focused on bridging gender and digital divides, the project ensures girls’ enrollment, imparts life skills, and promotes digital inclusion. In its inaugural year, the My Education My Rights initiative in Odisha has made a significant …
Empowering Change: Pahal – For Gender Equity and Child Rights Pahal is a transformative initiative combating child rights violations, particularly child marriage and gender discrimination. Working with stakeholders, Pahal aims to improve access to education, prevent child marriages, and empower young leaders to address challenges in Jharkhand. With a dedicated focus on the youth, the …
“We often hear that young people are the leaders of tomorrow, I believe we are the leaders of tomorrow but our job starts today.” Devika is a biotechnology, chemistry and zoology student living in Bangalore, India. She was 16 years old when she decided to tackle the detrimental impacts of single-use plastics. This was when …
Young people are experiencing the devastating effects of the climate crisis all across the world from rising temperatures and extreme heat weaves to drought. Young people are responding to this crisis urgently and continue to work for a sustainable future. Parvati is a 28-year-old Youth Climate Champion working with Restless Development on the Youth Climate …