A 28-year-old Hussein Abdillah Hussein is rewriting the narrative for young men. Unlike many of his peers who dropped out of school at an early age to join harmful social circles or take up informal labor, Hussein chose a different path—one of resilience, education, and empowerment. “I Refused to Follow the Path of Many” Growing …
Our Year in Numbers Accountability is not just a principle for us—it is a practice. This report shares how we have turned that into real impact over the past year. Through programmes like SHE SOARS, We Lead, Youth Inclusion in Governance and Accountability (YIGA), and the Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP) young people have …
On April 23, 2026, young people from across Madhesh Province gathered in Bardibas for a Youth Hackathon focused on climate resilient livelihoods, green entrepreneurship, and the future of work in Nepal. Organized by Restless Development Nepal and SNV Nepal (opens in a new tab), the event created a youth centered space for dialogue, systems thinking, …
In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls often face challenges shaped more by tradition than by their potential.
Be part of an initiative that works directly with young people to build digital skills, connect them to job and business opportunities, and collaborate with local partners to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Restless Development Nepal is seeking to recruit a talented individual as a CSO and Youth Engagement Expert to support the implementation and …
The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab project operates across diverse regions in Africa and Europe, including North African countries where Arabic is a primary working and communication language. Engaging an Arabic-speaking translator is essential to ensure inclusive, effective, and equitable participation of all stakeholders.The projects has participants across countries like Egypt, Sudan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and …
Lhakpa Sherpa grew up in a small village in Solukhumbu, a remote Himalayan district far from Kathmandu and the wider world of opportunity. There were no roads back then, when Lhakpa was just a teenager. Long before he knew the language of NGOs or community service, he was volunteering by lifting sick villagers onto his …
In many parts of Nepal, including Madhesh Province in the southern plains, ideas of masculinity are deeply shaped by tradition, family expectations, and social norms. Men are often expected to be strong providers, emotionally reserved, and authoritative within the household. While these expectations are culturally rooted, they can also create pressure on young men. Many …
The GreenShift project has selected 12 new community schools from Tilotama Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Khadak Municipality under its Climate Smart Schools initiative for this year. The initiative aims to integrate climate education, sustainable waste management, and circular economy practices within schools while empowering students to become active climate advocates in their communities. The …
Who would have ever thought a day would come when I would think of pursuing a science related discipline ? -Umu Moyamba Town, the capital of Moyamba District in Southern Sierra Leone, has over 11,000 residents. Adolescent girls in the area face socio-economic barriers like poverty, limited quality education, harmful gender norms, and restricted access …