At Restless Development, we believe in the collective power of young people to create a more just and equitable world. This past year, we have worked tirelessly to mobilize and support young people to become agents of change. In Nepal, our primary focus has been addressing the urgent issue of climate change. Recognizing its disproportionate …
Bam Bahadur BK is a young leader from Achham, Nepal whose story exemplifies resilience, determination, and the power of youth empowerment. Bam inspires and leads other young people with disabilities, proving that limitations can be overcome.
NYCAGG Project Empowers Youth in Climate Action Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth (NYCAGG), the YouthCAN.org project is funded by the European Union to promote the involvement of young Nepali people in green growth, environmental protection, and combating climate change. NYCAGG started its implementation in Madhesh Province in 2022, Karnali Province in 2023 …
Sharing Progress and Learning Together. On June 20th, 2024, the GreenShift Nepal consortium—CREASION, Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab— came together for a bi-annual review. This collaborative session provided a platform to share updates on project advancements, financial management, and key learnings. This review discussed successful strategies and identified areas for further improvement. This …
GreenShift Nepal Project Onboards Climate Smart Schools and Youth Advocacy Groups GreenShift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal (GreenShift Nepal) project is funded by the European Union to promote a just transition to a circular economy. GreenShift Nepal is a four-year initiative (2023-2026) which will be implemented in 9 municipalities – 3 in …
Green Shift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal. GreenShift Nepal, a four-year project funded by the European Union, promotes a just transition to a circular economy in nine municipalities across Bagmati, Madhesh, and Lumbini provinces. Led by CREASION alongside partners Restless Development and Youth Innovation Lab (YI-LAB), the project empowers young environmental leaders …
Learning from Intergenerational Dialogue Sangita Maharjan, Programme Manager at Restless Development Nepal, represented Restless Development Nepal in a dynamic conversation with colleagues from HelpAge International, Restless Development Uganda, and Newcastle University’s Oral History Unit. The discussion that took place on April 25, 2024, focused on learnings from a pilot initiative titled “Responding to Climate Change: …
Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) supports girl-led entrepreneurship and climate action in Brazil, Indonesia, Nepal and Uganda. The program is implemented by Hivos (lead), Restless Development, and Humanis. The voice of girls is critical. Girls, in all their diversity, are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The crisis deepens existing social and economic inequalities, making it …
GreenShift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal project aims to promote the Circular Economy in Madhesh, Lumbini, and Bagmati Province. The project focuses on interventions for plastic waste collection by mobilizing civil societies of waste workers, waste enterprises, youth advocacy and sustainable product designing and packaging. With the active involvement of the Waste …
“Empowerment comes when we break free from gender stereotypes and support others as equals. Together, we can make a difference.” Prishtina is a 23-year-old Young Leader from Pulchowk, Lalitpur in Nepal. She has worked with Restless Development for over a year on our Youth Take the Lead project. a three-hub country exchange program funded by …