My Education, My Right is a project empowering adolescent girls in government schools in the Ganjam district of Odisha to become the STEM leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. The project addresses school dropout rates, challenges deep-rooted gender stereotypes, and helps girls build coding skills and awareness of STEM careers, creating opportunities for those who have …
At SHE SOARS (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Economic Empowerment – Supporting Out-of-School Adolescent Girls’ Rights and Skills), we believe that young people are leaders, partners, and agents of change. Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE) is central to our approach, ensuring that young people’s voices are not only heard but also actively shape decisions about their …
For 11-year-old Selemani, a Grade Two pupil at Sibwesa Primary School in Kidahwe, education represents more than classroom learning. It represents stability, dignity, and the possibility of a future beyond present-day hardship. He lives with his mother in a rural household where limited economic resources often make it difficult to meet even basic needs. In …
Students from Climate Smart Schools supported by the GreenShift Nepal project marked World Environment Day with a wide range of environmental activities across Khadak Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Tilottama Municipality. Through awareness campaigns, environmental learning, and community action, young people demonstrated their leadership in promoting sustainability and climate resilience within their schools and communities. …
How Education Helps Shabani Haji Mustafa Reclaim His Dreams In Kidahwe, a rural community where long distances and poverty continue to push many children out of school, 15-year-old Shabani Haji Mustafa once believed his dreams had ended before they had even begun. Today, Shabani is back in school, confident, disciplined, and full of ambition. But …
As the implementing partner leading the Climate Smart Schools (CSS) component of the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project, Restless Development Nepal organized a three day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the CSS focal teachers from May 23 to 25, 2026. GreenShift Nepal is a consortium initiative that promotes circular economy approaches and climate resilience, with the …
The MY PART Project is an EU-supported initiative that strengthens meaningful youth participation in Zambia through youth-led platforms, capacity strengthening, and support for civic engagement.
A 28-year-old Hussein Abdillah Hussein is rewriting the narrative for young men. Unlike many of his peers who dropped out of school at an early age to join harmful social circles or take up informal labor, Hussein chose a different path—one of resilience, education, and empowerment. “I Refused to Follow the Path of Many” Growing …
Young people are not just participants—they are driving change. Explore how, together with our partners and communities, we reached over 31,500 people and advanced youth-led solutions in health, governance, and accountability across Uganda.
Our Year in Numbers Accountability is not just a principle for us—it is a practice. This report shares how we have turned that into real impact over the past year. Through programmes like SHE SOARS, We Lead, Youth Inclusion in Governance and Accountability (YIGA), and the Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP) young people have …