Democracy Unplugged

Navigating the Digital Frontier for Youth Political Participation In an era where digital technologies shape the very fabric of our societies, the future of democracy hinges on our ability to harness the opportunities presented by these advancements while navigating the inherent risks. As affirmed by UN leaders in September 2022, placing human rights at the …

DIANNA-ROSE’S STORY

Dianna-Rose Lucian Materu, is a 21 year old young leader and entrepreneur from Dodoma, Tanzania, living in Chang’ombe Ward. Dianna-Rose’s journey is a demonstration of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of youth empowerment A Visionary from Early Years Since I was little, I wanted to be a businesswoman and be financially independent. But I …

Annual Young Leaders Survey 2023: What are young people saying?

Restless Development conducted its Annual Young Leaders survey with current volunteers and alumni who have volunteered with us and led our work within 2023. The young people who lead our work are our greatest asset. There are a wide range of ways in which young people volunteer their time and lead our work; from community-based …

Powering Up Our Collective Resilience 

How can we build sisterhood and solidarity to re-energize the advancement of gender equality?  Our 2023 State of the Youth Civil Society Research Report: Young Feminist and Fearless Holding the Line found that young feminists are holding the line and advocating for gender equality in difficult contexts. and they are resilient. Join us in a …

ELIZABETH’S STORY

Young girls like Elizabeth are breaking barriers through education and setting an example to inspire others. Limited access to education for girls in rural Sierra Leone poses a significant challenge. Discriminatory practices often rooted in cultural norms and economic disparities hinder girls from receiving the life-changing education they deserve. Elizabeth is a 12-year-old young girl …

LOOKING BACK AT YOUTH POWER IN 2023!

As we leave 2023 behind, the incredible stories of resilience and the impact of Youth Power shine bright.  This year was not without disruptions and challenges, yet young people continued to advocate and act to demand a better future. Whether it’s holding governments accountable for Climate Change or campaigning for accessible Sexual and Reproductive Health …

JOSEPH’S STORY

Agriculture is my way of life, and I believe it will not only secure my future but also empower my community to thrive. Joseph Joseph Nicodemus Dominick is a young leader and agriprenuer from Manyara, Tanzania. His story is a testament to the power of determination, education, and community support. Joseph has transformed his life …

2023/4 Youth Report consultation in partnership with UNESCO

Are you a young person below 35 or a youth led/focused community group working on education? We want to work with you! The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report is partnering with Restless Development  to mobilize youth globally to inform the development of the 2024 Youth Report, exploring how technology can address various education challenges, including issues of …

GLOBAL ANNUAL REPORT 2022

At the heart of everything we do is Youth Power. We believe young people’s collective power can lead us all through the world’s greatest challenges.That’s why we train, mentor, support and connect thousands of young people all over the planet to work together to solve some of the biggest challenges of today. In the past …

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Walking the Talk: Restless Development welcomes new members to our board!

In line with our power-shifting strategy and the principles of inclusivity, diversity and gender parity, we are proud to announce the new Global Chair, Deputy Chair and Trustees of our Global Board. As an organisation truly committed to ‘walking the talk’ on powershifting, we now have one of the youngest, most diverse charity boards in …