Obert Mukonka is the Safeguarding and Safety Manager at Restless Development, passionate about creating safe and empowering spaces for young people. He works across different regions and communities to build survivor-centered systems that strengthen trust and accountability.
Rachel is Head of Fundraising at Restless Development. Her career spans over 10 years of experience in fundraising, with particular expertise in community & events, working at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Mencap. Rachel leads the Unrestricted Fundraising team of 5 based in the UK, heading up the Schools Triathlon Series and supporting on …
Maria Mache Malomalo is a Pan-African feminist and passionate advocate for participatory action research and the decolonisation of knowledge production, translation, anddissemination. She currently serves as the Senior International Research Manager at Restless Development, where she champions youth-led research and leadership, working to shift power away from traditional knowledge centres towards young people and historically …
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve discovered about your team while working to improve administrative processes? What’s really special about my team is the support we give each other, combined with genuine mutual respect. We’re not afraid to offer constructive criticism because we know it helps us grow and through it all, we stay united. …
How would you introduce yourself? I work with the Global Fund for Community Foundations. I live in Uganda, and I am in love with the idea of people and communities showing up as active co-funders of the struggles and aspirations. I am also a trustee on the Restless Development Global Board. Looking across the global …
How would you introduce yourself? I’m Emily McChrystal, pronouns She/They and I’m the Youth Power Coordinator in the UK for the Walking the Talk programme. I’ve worked in the charity sector for 9 years and all my experiences always come back to one thing, Youth Power! I’m passionate about advocating for mental health, gender equality, …
Looking back, what’s something special about your team that made your experience unforgettable? Our team was great at complementing each other’s weaknesses. Despite our differences, we worked together seamlessly, always stepping in to support one another when needed. Beyond just tasks, we offered each other emotional support, motivating and encouraging one another to keep moving …
How would you introduce yourself? Hi, I’m Jackline Kibuuka, and I’m honoured to be recognised as a Value Champion. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, supportive spaces where everyone can thrive. Looking back, what’s something special about your team that made your experience unforgettable? What made my experience truly unforgettable was the genuine support and trust …
Looking back, what’s something special about your team that made your experience unforgettable? One special thing that made my experience at Restless unforgettable was how my team genuinely cared about each other, both in the pod team and the Zambian team. This was evident in how conversations went beyond work and touched on wellbeing, interests …
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve discovered about your team while working to improve administrative processes? The most unexpected thing I’ve discovered about my team is their incredible adaptability and support on a personal level. Seeing colleagues step up, offer new ideas, and embrace change so willingly has been both surprising and inspiring. It reinforces …