Haroun’s Story

“Growing up was not easy. I wanted to be independent, make a decent income and support my family.”  Haroun is a 23 year old business owner from Moshi, Tanzania.  He was brought up by his aunt, as his mother passed away when he was very young. Life was not easy growing up, and he sometimes …

RUPANTARAN

Rupantaran is a government-endorsed, holistic life skills package for adolescents aged 10–19. Developed with UN agencies, it covers leadership, livelihoods, health, and gender equality. Restless Development Nepal leads its rollout across 30+ districts, building youth capacity and challenging harmful social norms through a network of trained young leaders.

Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth

Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth empowers young people (15–29) to lead climate adaptation, green jobs, and local disaster planning in three provinces. Led by Restless Development Nepal with partners, the EU-funded project supports youth-led climate action, entrepreneurship, and advocacy for resilient, sustainable recovery.

Annual Young Leaders Survey: What are young people saying?

Restless Development conducted its Annual Young Leaders survey with current volunteers and alumni who led our work in 2021. 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. Young leaders work with us as community based …

Youth Take The Lead

Youth Take The Lead was a youth leadership exchange program active from 2011 to 2021, connecting young people from Nepal, South Africa, and Tanzania. Supported by NOREC, it built youth capacity through global dialogues, advocacy, and training, reached over 1,000 youth, and strengthened leadership and engagement in civil society.

NEPALI YOUTH IN CLIMATE ACTION AND GREEN GROWTH KICKED OFF

Engaging young people in Nepal to protect the environment. The first National kick-off meeting of Nepali Youth in Climate Action and Green Growth, a project funded by European Union (opens in a new tab) was organized on March 4, 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepali Youth in Climate Action and Green Growth is a four year …

AIM YOUTH POWER

AIM Youth Power (now completed) strengthened youth-led accountability in Zambia by building the capacity of youth-led organisations to generate evidence, advocate with duty-bearers, and create safer dialogue between young people and state actors.

Finnah’s Story 

In Finnah’s community, teenage pregnancy and early marriage are problems facing many girls. “I grew up in Badala/Iyisia village in Sierra Leone. There are limited opportunities here for young people to make the best out of their lives. We are a loving family even though none of the children were fortunate enough to go to …

Sitta’s Story

“People who receive an education are exposed to a wide range of opportunities. Now I provide for my needs and have my own business as a hairdresser.”  Education can be life changing, helping girls shape their own future, on their terms.  But in countries such as Sierra Leone, where 17 year old Sitta lives, systemic …