Restless Development is excited to announce the appointment of Nuria Mshare as the organization’s new Hub Director in Tanzania. Nuria brings a wealth of experience in youth-led development and a long-standing passion for creating impact in communities across the country. Nuria’s journey in development began early. In 2002, she represented children at the Tanzania Model …
Beatrice Belaphonte Mlai, 23, grew up in Mabawa Ward, Mkanjuni Street, in Tanga City. Like many young people in coastal Tanzania, her life has always been closely connected to the ocean, farming, and the everyday realities of communities that depend on natural resources to survive.She holds a degree in Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, and while …
What a year it has been for Restless Development! In 2025, we marked a major milestone, our 40th birthday and we also celebrated reaching 10 million young change makers worldwide, even while navigating significant global challenges. The magic of Restless has always been our people and our collective values, friendships, hard work and courage continue …
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 …
Kadiatu Bakarr, is a 19-year-old girl from Gbangbatoke Junction in Moyamba District, whose desire for education was unquenched despite the numerous challenges she faced in her early teen years. In 2021, at the age of 16 and in school, she became pregnant. Her family, deeply disappointed, rejected her, and she was forced to drop out …
Meet Lindsay Garanewako, a young leader from Harare whose journey with Restless Development transformed her life and the lives of other young people at Butler Farm. Through the Peak Youth Thrive Project, Lindsay stepped into a Young Leader role, a role that deepened her passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and strengthened …
Benard Asiku, during an Inter Generational Dialogue (IGD) session, he was leading in his community. Benard Asiku, during an Inter Generational Dialogue (IGD) session, he was leading in his community. Benard Asiku, an Inter-Generational Dialogue (IGD) mentor under the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic empowerment (SHE) Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills (SOARS) …
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 are unleashing the potential of young people as champions of development across Tanzania. Our strategy for 2022-2030 aims to catalyze significant change through youth leadership in key impact areas identified by our community. Our Vision By 2030, we envision 250,000 young Tanzanians stepping up into leadership roles, driving sustainable change within their communities. This …
