Young people leading in shaping the education and opportunities that impact their lives.
We want all young people to have the skills, knowledge and opportunities that set them up to thrive. When young people have a quality education, and are able to achieve a decent living, then they can drive wider, sustainable economies.
The meaningful employment, education and empowerment of the biggest youth generation in history reflects a critical opportunity to accelerate global progress not just economically, but also socially and environmentally, by tapping into the agency, potential and scale of the group constituting the majority of most of the developing world: youth.
We need to prioritise education as a means of social justice. Education relieves poverty, increases social justice, empowers youth and women. It helps each person to reach their full potential and brings significant economic returns in the country.
Hadia, Somaliland, as part of our Youth at Heart research.
Our approach to Education and Livelihoods
We have over 30 years experience supporting young people’s transition to a decent, sustainable living. We have successfully supported young people to remain in education; to gain essential skills; to access formal employment opportunities; and to set up their own businesses.
We’ve built up a bank of youth-led research and insights on the challenges young people face transitioning from education to a sustainable living. All too often national and global policies and practices to address the youth unemployment crisis have been set up uninformed by young people – our approach is to rectify that, putting young people’s realities, lived experience at the forefront of tackling the crisis.
I run community savings groups. The impact on young people has been great.
Theresa
Our track record
Our work has strengthened the employability skills of young people; their awareness of their career options; and supported them to access employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Youth-led research
Our youth-led research has generated unique insights to influence and inform policy and practice.
As a young person, I want to have my voice heard and participate in decision making for the future of youth employment and making a living. Working with Restless Development was an opportunity to share my frustrations, worries and views as a young person struggling to make a living.
Moneera Yassien, a 22-year-old social entrepreneur from Sudan
Learn more about our work on education and livelihoods.
