A young volunteer actively participating in the Narayani River Clean-Up program led by Saral Nepal.

Young People Are Stepping Up to Clean Their Cities

As plastic pollution continues to impact Nepal’s urban and natural landscapes, young people are stepping up. Under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are demonstrating the power of community action through large-scale cleanup campaigns that combine environmental responsibility with local ownership. Saral Nepal: Restoring Rivers and Reviving Responsibility in Bharatpur In a …

CARD Nepal's young volunteers gathered at Janaki Temple in Janakpur, sharing vital messages about climate change and reducing plastic waste.

Young People Leading The Charge Against Climate Change With Creativity

Our Youth Advocacy Groups under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project are rising to the challenge of climate change and plastic pollution through bold, public-facing campaigns. They are tackling climate change and plastic waste through creative approaches. BAS Nepal’s Street Drama Turns Trash into a Teachable Moment To spark local conversation on plastic waste and its …

Saral Nepal leads a community consultation to co-design a model neighborhood in Bharatpur.

Young People Drive Model Neighborhood Movement in Janakpur and Bharatpur

As part of the European Union-funded GreenShift Nepal project, youth advocacy groups in Janakpur and Bharatpur have taken the lead in transforming local areas into model neighborhoods that promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste. Janakpur Youth Lead Design Workshop for Plastic-Free Community In Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, the youth advocacy group CARD Nepal organized a Model …

Financial Reports

At the core of our work is a strong commitment to accountability—particularly to young people, partners, communities, and all those we serve. These Financial Report and accompanying Audited Financial Statements reflect our dedication to transparency and responsible stewardship of resources. 2023/2024 2020/2021 2017/2018 2022/2023 2019/2020 2016/2017 2021/2022 2018/2019

Unleashing the Power of young people

Our commitment to harnessing the force of Youth Power unites our young people under a shared vision of youth-led change. Over the past year, we have deepened our dedication to becoming an organisation that not only champions youth leadership but also embodies the principles of equitable power-sharing. We are not defined solely by what we …

Program Brief: Graduate Career Accelerator Program (GCAP)

Restless Development Uganda, in partnership with the African Leadership Academy (ALA), launched the Graduate Career Accelerator Program (GCAP). This initiative aims to enhance career readiness through structured career development interventions and create job and internship opportunities for young professionals, particularly Mastercard Foundation Scholars and alumni. Program Background The Graduate Career Accelerator Program builds upon ALA’s …

Youth Accounting Champions

The Youth Power Driving #ESA Commitments Project: Enhancing young people’s access to SRHR services in the Eastern and Southern Africa region The East and Southern Africa (ESA) Ministerial Commitment, endorsed in 2013, are crucial for improving access to the sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescents and young people in the region. SRHR services …

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Restless Development Zambia Annual Report 2024

When young people have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead, they don’t just transform their own lives, they uplift those around them. Our 2024 Annual Report is more than a summary of activities — it’s a reflection of what it truly means to shift power. Throughout the year, young people were not only at …

The GreenShift Project Team gathers for a bi-annual project review event.

GreenShift Nepal Consortium Reviews Progress and Plans Ahead

The GreenShift Nepal consortium, comprising CREASION, Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab, gathered in Bharatpur on March 24 and 25 for its bi-annual review. The two-day session focused on assessing project progress, financial management, and key learnings. As GreenShift Nepal reaches the midway point of its second year, the review also looked ahead, discussing …