This edition of our newsletter spotlights the milestones from October to December 2024. We also celebrate the inspiring youth-led innovations at the Impact Expo, where changemakers took center stage. Plus, we dive into key discussions from the launch of the 2024 State of the Youth Report, emphasizing the urgent call for greater youth inclusion in …
At Restless Development Tanzania, we believe in the power of young people to transform their communities and shape a better future. But we can’t do it alone. Your support is essential to help us train, mentor, and empower the current and next generation of changemakers. By donating, you’re not just funding a program—you’re investing in …
Are you a youth-led organization or group supporting initiatives led by or benefiting underrepresented and marginalized youth? Are you passionate about Then, the Representation grant is here to support you! What do the Representation Grants seek to support? It is a grant supporting initiatives led by underrepresented and marginalized youth in Africa with the overall …
Laxmi Kumari Chaudhary: From Quiet Observer to Climate Action Leader Laxmi Kumari Chaudhary (22) grew up in Baragadhi Rural Municipality, a place where caste and gender discrimination were ingrained in daily life. She witnessed Dalits being shooed away from people’s homes and girls being denied the same opportunities as boys. Although she wasn’t directly subjected …
2024 has been a year of milestones for Restless Development Nepal. From smashing targets to driving policy dialogues, young people have led transformative change in climate advocacy, disaster response, and gender equity. As the year comes to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements of young people in Nepal in …
Listen to voices of youth from around the world on the use of technology in education. The 2024 Youth Report on technology in education is the result of an extensive consultation process, in partnership with UNESCO and Restless Development, involving +1500 youth and students across 8 regions from our Youth Collective Education Chapter. The consultations …
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that has been transformative for youth-led change around the world. Restless Development has continued its role in amplifying youth voices, ensuring that young people are not just participants, but leaders in shaping a more just, sustainable and equitable future. It is clear that young …
Policy Dialogue on Landslide Risk Mitigation On 17 December 2024, Restless Development Nepal, in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Sudurpashchim Province and consortium partners Youth Innovation Lab, CREASION, and the Centre for Disaster Management Studies (CDMS), hosted a pivotal policy dialogue in Dhangadhi under the EU-funded YouthCan.org project. The event …
The Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) project is lighting up Madhesh Province with young women leading the charge against climate change. Our incredible Girl Champions from Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha, and Saptari have been diving deep into the real-life impacts of climate change, especially how it impacts women and girls differently. In …
Collaborations for Impact: Making Moves Towards Financial Inclusion In August 2024, Restless Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) and Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme (ZCGS), marking a timely partnership as the Zambian government pursues greater financial inclusion for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Like many Civil Society …