Perry Maddox to leave post as CEO
After 12 years with Restless Development, Perry Maddox will be leaving his post as Restless Development’s CEO this summer.
Young entrepreneurs being overlooked in youth unemployment crisis
21 young researchers from seven African countries have launched a new report that calls for a rethink of how young entrepreneurs on the continent are supported.
What makes young women successful in STEM careers?
A new report from the Youth Think Tank. The world is advancing every day in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and young people are a driving force in this sector. However, not all young people are represented equally in STEM careers – the field is dominated by young men. This youth-led …
Supporting Small-Scale Entrepreneurs
In 2020 the Youth Think Tank developed research asking the question “how can development practitioners, policymakers, and academics better support small-scale entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa?”
Young Feminist Manifesto
Towards Greater Youth-Led Accountability at the UN. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) is a major advocacy platform seeking to accelerate Gender Equality around the world. The registration for the GEF Paris Forum on June 30-July 2nd, 2021 is open for all youth-led organisations to participate remotely. While UN Spaces are strategic spaces for civil society, …
Data collaborative launched to understand COVID-19 impact.
More than 15 civil society organizations (CSOs) have come together to work collectively with marginalized communities and activists to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and advocate for a recovery that is inclusive.
Join the big conversation on education and work
Today Restless Development is launching one of the biggest global conversations on how education can better support young people’s working lives. Take part, be heard and rewire the future of education and work.
Take your advocacy to the next level
In April 2021, Restless Development will be launching an online crash course to help activists learn and improve their gender advocacy.
It’s Our Future Report
Building better education and work for young people in a post-pandemic world. Restless Development was asked to conduct a youth-led research, assembling the specific challenges and opportunities of young people. This report provides interesting and relevant insights on the perceptions of young people about their lives and the way COVID-19 has affected them.Their observations about …
Education must change for young people’s working futures
New research co-led by 12 young researchers and Restless Development shows the majority of young people surveyed do not feel their education prepares them for work.