UNICEF and youth-led agency Restless Development (Tanzania) have entered into a 14-month collaborative effort to bolster school retention and learning continuity for some of Tanzania’s most marginalised adolescent girls. Backed by a substantial investment,the programme is being rolled out across underserved communities in the Songwe, Tabora, and Kigoma regions — areas where educational inequality is …
Mona (She/Her), a community member engaged with Restless Development for more than 3 years Mona has been engaged with Restless Development under the program Delhi Learning Lab, and is now an active youth for the GCC-QUTWE (Grand Challenges Canada – Queer Affirmative Unicorns Transforming Wellbeing Ecosystem) program. Restless Development, with the support of Grand Challenges …
Trayaksh (He/Him) Youth Unicorn ( Youth Leader) at GCC-QUTWE In the heart of Panipat, where tradition often defines identity, Trayaksh, a courageous young trans individual, began his journey of self-discovery. Growing up in Haryana, he felt different from a young age. While other girls donned dresses and adorned themselves with ribbons, Trayaksh gravitated towards shirts …
In Janakpur and Bharatpur, young people are reimagining climate action in truly impactful ways. Through the EU-funded GreenShift project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are running hands-on upcycling workshops right in the community. These aren’t just about understanding a circular economy; they’re about equipping women with practical new skills that build dignity, spark creativity, and open …
Restless Development supercharges youth-led change for a better world. We are a globally connected, locally led network of organisations working to support youth-led change. Restless Development provides opportunities for young people to build confidence, networks and skills so that their work has a lasting impact. In 2024, we directly reached 192,211 young people and engaged …
Turning Waste into Opportunity: The GreenShift Journey of Rupak Ghimire In the growing city of Bharatpur, located near the rich forests of Chitwan National Park, 23-year-old Rupak Ghimire saw something others often missed. Where many saw piles of plastic and unmanaged waste, Rupak saw an opportunity to act. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work …
Across Janakpur and Bharatpur, Climate Smart Schools under the GreenShift project turned World Environment Day 2025 into a canvas of climate action. With this year’s global theme, “Beating Plastic Pollution,” students not only voiced their concerns but also led real-world solutions through rallies, clean-up drives, tree plantations, and creative expression. By bringing together the Youth …
Why are so many young Zambians sitting out of decision-making? Our new study with BBC Media Action uncovers what’s really holding them back — from confusing systems and a lack of information, to feeling ignored or excluded. We spoke to young people in Kabwe and Chingola, and the message was clear: they want to get …
By Ssaazi Kizito (SHE SOARS Youth Advisory Board) One of the most striking lessons I learned from the 2025 SHE SOARS All Partners Meeting in Lusaka is that adolescent health and economic empowerment are not parallel priorities—they are mutually reinforcing realities. When young people, for example, adolescent girls, are equipped with practical, income-generating skills, their …