Workshop attendees listening to one participant, sitting at tables.

Funsani (“Ask”)

Funsani strengthens youth civic engagement in Zambia ahead of the 2026 elections, promoting credible information and citizen-led accountability online and face-to-face.

Group of teachers discussing their task at a training in a classroom

Nyenyezi (Intanda Stars)

Nyenyezi (Intanda Stars) is a 2024–2026 project in Central Province (Ngabwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Luano) that helps prevent GBV by strengthening community response and supporting children and young people, especially girls and young women. Supported by Kindernothilfe.

Young facilitator and ministry representative talking at youth/health Indaba

Youth Voices Connect

Youth Voices Connect strengthens youth-friendly health services by enabling young people (10–24) to drive social accountability across Lusaka, Southern and Luapula.

Pupil showing bag that she made

TEVET for Young Female Learners

TEVET for Young Female Learners helps girls gain practical skills through TEVET Career Clubs, stronger teaching, and partnerships that connect learning to real opportunities.

What Needs To Change For Young Zambians…

Why are so many young Zambians sitting out of decision-making? Our new study with BBC Media Action uncovers what’s really holding them back — from confusing systems and a lack of information, to feeling ignored or excluded. We spoke to young people in Kabwe and Chingola, and the message was clear: they want to get …

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Restless Development Zambia Annual Report 2024

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 …

Restless Development Signs MOU With FINCA And ZCG

Collaborations for Impact: Making Moves Towards Financial Inclusion In August 2024, Restless Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA (opens in a new tab)) and Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS (opens in a new tab)), marking a timely partnership as the Zambian government pursues greater financial inclusion …

ULEMELERO ”LIVE WELL” PROJECT

Ulemelero (Live well) boosts financial inclusion for rural young women in Luapula Province, Eastern Province and Western Province, Zambia.
It expands access to mobile money and agent banking and strengthens saving groups using a gender-transformative approach.