Tales Of Youth Power In Tanzania

Powerful and Promising Futures For Young Tanzanian Leaders In a world where the voices of young people are more influential than ever, this story highlights the incredible journey of 450 young leaders in Tanzania who are shaping the future. Representing 18 youth-focused organizations across the country, these change-makers are challenging societal barriers and driving transformative …

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 …

Restless Development Tanzania Hub 2023 Annual Report

Celebrating a Year of Youth Leadership and Innovation: Restless Development Tanzania Annual Report 2022/2023 2023 has been a wild ride of resilience, creativity, and teamwork. We’re super excited to share our wins and the amazing impact we’ve made together, championing young people across Tanzania. Key Highlights 1. Youth-Led Initiatives:Our youth-led initiatives have been at the …

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab

Supporting youth-led advocacy initiatives by providing microgrants ranging from €1,000 to €10,000 per collective to youth-led groups from intervention countries and the youth diaspora to support their actions.

Kijana Imara – UNFPA

Strengthening 650 girls’ economic independence, leadership capacity, mental well-being, and access to supportive community systems so they can rebuild their lives and claim their rights.

Restless Development Alumni Engagement

Engaging our network of 7,000 alumni by keeping them connected to Restless Development and supporting their continued role in advancing youth empowerment and sustainable development across Tanzania.

No #CSE Without Menstrual Health Hygiene

Call to Action: for ESA countries to accelerate the implementation of laws and policies on menstrual hygiene to end “period poverty” The #YouthPower Driving #ESA network urgently calls on the responsible governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to prioritise menstrual hygiene for Adolescent girls and young women. The stark reality is that many school-going young girls miss …

Dianna-Rose’s Story

Dianna-Rose Lucian Materu, is a 21 year old young leader and entrepreneur from Dodoma, Tanzania, living in Chang’ombe Ward. Dianna-Rose’s journey is a demonstration of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of youth empowerment. “Since I was little, I wanted to be a businesswoman and be financially independent. But I knew I could only do …