2024 GEM Youth Report- Technology In Education: A tool on Our Terms!

Listen to voices of youth from around the world on the use of technology in education. The 2024 Youth Report on technology in education is the result of an extensive consultation process, in partnership with UNESCO and Restless Development, involving +1500 youth and students across 8 regions from our Youth Collective Education Chapter. The consultations …

Looking Back At Youth Power in 2024!

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that has been transformative for youth-led change around the world. Restless Development has continued its role in amplifying youth voices, ensuring that young people are not just participants, but leaders in shaping a more just, sustainable and equitable future. It is clear that young …

Lights, Camera, Action: Young Photographers Focus On Safe Spaces To End Violence Against Children

Ten (10) photo essays by young, aspiring photographers from around the world will be on display this November 7 and 8 at the first-ever Ministerial to End Violence Against Children in Bogota, Colombia. Restless Development’s powershifting efforts towards young people has allowed a new generation of photographers to shift their own lens towards pressing societal issues.

Abubakar’s Story

How Abubakar Defied the Odds and Transformed His Community Abubakar Matumla, a young leader from Kibaha District, Tanzania, began his lifelong learning journey amidst the challenges of accessing education due to his family’s financial constraints. Despite these difficulties, his parents’ unwavering determination inspired him to pursue his studies, instilling in him values of courage and …

Financing for Feminist Futures Conference

Help us shape feminist futures in Madrid, 8th-10th October 2025 Despite some progress, no country has achieved gender equality. Feminist movements and civil society organizations are essential for driving change but often face limited resources, particularly in the Majority World. With the Financing for Feminist Futures conference, we aim to integrate feminist practices into foreign …

Porticus Youth Research Launch

Youth-Led Action Research on Transforming Democratic Participation Two passionate young researchers, fueled by their desire to make a difference, were awarded small grants to conduct action-research on issues close to their hearts and reflective of their lived realities. The projects were supported by the Porticus Foundation,  and they center on democratic governance and civic engagement, …

Fair Share Monitor Results 2024

The 2024 Fair Share monitor results have been announced and Restless Development is ranked No.4 out of 95 Organisations!  The Fair Share Monitor was founded on the premise that making disparities transparent is the first step to advocate for gender equity.  Since its inception in 2019, FAIR SHARE annually measures the representation of women in …

Young Gamechangers Fund

A world where young people are at the forefront of change sounds like a good world to live in. Are you ready to build that world with us? We’re on the lookout for young gamechangers!  YGF awards grants of up to £20k directly to young people aged 10-25 and you’ll get access to peer networks …

 Moving Commitments to Action

Gender Data as a Cornerstone of Feminist Foreign Policy Since Sweden announced the world’s first feminist foreign policy (FFP) in 2014, the momentum has grown, with fifteen countries committing to FFPs by June 2024. Despite this, gender data remains overlooked in many FFP discussions and policies, hindering governments’ abilities to measure progress, ensure accountability, and …

Walking The Talk

Walking the Talk aims to boost the adoption of Feminist Foreign Policies (FFP) and gender equality in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands and the European Union. The programme advocates for an increase in Official Development Assistance (ODA) dedicated to gender equality and women’s rights.  Working hand in hand with young people, we will …