Young people today are driving change, dreaming big and demanding better. Explore our research on climate justice. Young People as Change Makers on Issues of Climate and Health This report reflects what 20 young people can do in 10 months and in 2 districts; just imagine if each of us worked towards change in our …
As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, the Youth Advocacy Group from Janakpurdham Metropolitan City, CARD Nepal, facilitated school-level cleaning campaigns and established dedicated Plastic Waste Corners in two newly designated Climate Smart Schools: Shree Janta Secondary School in Shivpur (Ward 19) and Shree Sarswati Secondary School in Kanakpatti (Ward 17). These activities are part …
Ali, a 19-year-old from Bereko, Kondoa in Dodoma, was once a young man with limited opportunities. After completing primary school, he was unable to proceed with his education due to low grades. With no path forward in school, he decided to help his mother run her small restaurant, serving lunch to the community. However, Ali …
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 …
In 2024, Restless Development Uganda reached 8.5 million young people, sparking youth-led action in climate justice, democracy, gender and sexual health. With 746 young leaders trained and 427 organisations joining the Youth Collective, this year’s impact reflects the growing force of Youth Power.
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 …