On April 23, 2026, young people from across Madhesh Province gathered in Bardibas for a Youth Hackathon focused on climate resilient livelihoods, green entrepreneurship, and the future of work in Nepal. Organized by Restless Development Nepal and SNV Nepal (opens in a new tab), the event created a youth centered space for dialogue, systems thinking, …
As the implementing partner leading the Youth Advocacy Grant component of the GreenShift Nepal project, Restless Development Nepal conducted a two day Capacity Building Session for Third Year Youth Advocacy Groups and Waste Smart Fellows from 12 to 13 April 2026 in Sauraha, Chitwan. GreenShift Nepal is a consortium initiative that promotes circular economy approaches …
In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls often face challenges shaped more by tradition than by their potential.
Lhakpa Sherpa grew up in a small village in Solukhumbu, a remote Himalayan district far from Kathmandu and the wider world of opportunity. There were no roads back then, when Lhakpa was just a teenager. Long before he knew the language of NGOs or community service, he was volunteering by lifting sick villagers onto his …
In many parts of Nepal, including Madhesh Province in the southern plains, ideas of masculinity are deeply shaped by tradition, family expectations, and social norms. Men are often expected to be strong providers, emotionally reserved, and authoritative within the household. While these expectations are culturally rooted, they can also create pressure on young men. Many …
The GreenShift project has selected 12 new community schools from Tilotama Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Khadak Municipality under its Climate Smart Schools initiative for this year. The initiative aims to integrate climate education, sustainable waste management, and circular economy practices within schools while empowering students to become active climate advocates in their communities. The …
Who would have ever thought a day would come when I would think of pursuing a science related discipline ? -Umu Moyamba Town, the capital of Moyamba District in Southern Sierra Leone, has over 11,000 residents. Adolescent girls in the area face socio-economic barriers like poverty, limited quality education, harmful gender norms, and restricted access …
Restless Development India invites applications from qualified women to apply for the Programme Assistant Consultant position. The Programme Assistant Consultant will support the effective delivery of youth-led programmes in Delhi, with a strong focus on field implementation, coordination, and quality assurance. The role involves working closely with Youth Leaders, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth …
Restless Development conducted its Annual Young Leaders survey with current volunteers and alumni who have volunteered with us and led our work within 2025. Our Annual Young Leaders Survey is conducted every year to gain feedback from our young leaders on their experience with us. The Annual Young Leaders survey 2025 had 500 responses from …
ABOUT THE INCLUSION YOUTH FUND Youth-led civil society organizations mobilize and connect vast networks of young change-makers worldwide. These agile and smaller groups are based at the heart of communities, closest to the problems and able to design locally guided solutions. Young people and their networks are vital to help deliver the transformation and mobilization …