Bam Bahadur Bk, a young leader from Achham is holding a mic and actively participating in a program organized by Restless Development Nepal

Bam Bahadur’s Story

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.

Restless Development Tanzania Hub 2023 Annual Report

Celebrating a Year of Youth Leadership and Innovation: Restless Development Tanzania Annual Report 2022/2023 2023 has been a wild ride of resilience, creativity, and teamwork. We’re super excited to share our wins and the amazing impact we’ve made together, championing young people across Tanzania. Key Highlights 1. Youth-Led Initiatives:Our youth-led initiatives have been at the …

Support Our Strategy 2022-2030: Restless Development Tanzania

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 …

Sharon’s Story

In 2018, Sharon embarked on her career journey as a Communications Intern under the Youth Internship Program (YIP), a Chemonics International initiative in partnership with Restless Development Uganda.  Before joining the Youth Internship Program (YIP), Sharon had graduated from journalism school in 2017. During that period, she was at home without a job. To make …

Open Letter to new Members of Parliament

On the 4th of July 2024, the UK held a General Election. As we welcome new MPs to the Houses of Parliament, we are urging them to put young people’s priorities on the political agenda. Let’s #WelcomeTheFuture together! Dear Members of Parliament,  We are Restless Development, a global non profit that supports the collective power …

CO-CREATE – Climate Action Partnership for Education (CAPE)

CO-CREATE – Climate Action Partnership for Education (CAPE), an innovative initiative aimed at transforming education and advancing climate action in Tanzania. CO-CREATE, which stands for Collaborative Opportunities for Climate Resilience, Empowerment, and Transformation through Education, is a pioneering consortium supported by USAID and FCDO. At its core, CO-CREATE seeks to develop and implement a scalable …

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective aims to support young people aged 15 to 35, especially those in hard-to-reach areas, alongside civil society groups and decision-makers from the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), governments, and the private sector. Together, we aim to foster equal partnerships and create conditions that address the …

Vijana Tunaweza: First Time Young Mothers Programme

Vijana Tunaweza is an initiative dedicated to supporting young mothers facing unique challenges in Tanzania. Young motherhood often brings stigma and hardships, affecting self-esteem and leading to risky livelihood choices. Our program aims to reduce vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies, and gender-based violence through comprehensive support. Key components of Vijana Tunaweza include: Through these interventions, …

Restless Development Alumni Engagement

Championing Youth Leadership In Tanzania At Restless Development Tanzania, we recognize the immense potential and value of our alumni network. These are individuals who have not only participated in our programs but have also committed themselves to driving impactful change within their communities. Connecting for Impact Our alumni network includes former volunteers and staff who …

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Youth Take the Lead Programme

Inspiring Young Leaders Across Tanzania Youth Take the Lead (YTL) Programme was established in 2019 with a goal to cultivate youth leadership through volunteer exchanges across Restless Development Hubs. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme has thrived, focusing on enhancing youth leadership, advocacy, and promoting global agendas. Program Overview Sharpening Youth leadership …