Linus Katonto

Linus Katonto, the Country Director at Restless Development in Tanzania, is a Certified Public Accountant with a comprehensive background in financial analysis, financial management, project management, strategic planning, and organizational change. Linus holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degree from the Institute of Finance Management (IFM) in Tanzania, obtained in 2008 and 2012, respectively, and a …

Naval Kishor Gupta

A strong advocate for youth-led development, Naval has dedicated his professional career to initiating and guiding youth-driven solutions that significantly influence development outcomes across various sectors while collaborating with a wide spectrum of national and international organizations, including engagements with the Government of India. Before his tenure at Restless Development in leadership positions for the …

Kate Muhwezi

Kate Muhwezi, serving as one of Restless Development’s Co-CEOs, embarked on her career with the organization as a volunteer in Uganda back in 2001, shortly after earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography with Maths from the University of London. Since joining Restless Development. Kate has held various roles across the organization, including in …

Marissa

Marissa, as Director of Philanthropy at Restless Development, plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s mission through her leadership in fundraising. Her journey in the non-profit sector is marked by over a decade of experience prior to joining Restless Development, with significant roles at Alzheimer’s Research UK, Action on Hearing Loss, National Autistic Society, …

Lesley Garura

Development Sierra Leone, brings over 13 years of invaluable experience in program management, systems strengthening, and strategic leadership. His journey with Restless Development has seen him make significant contributions in Zimbabwe and Uganda, highlighting his versatility and commitment to the organization’s mission across different regions.  Lesley loves cooking on fire. Most weekends, he can be …

Charity Bafana

Charity is the Head of People, Safety and Wellbeing. She is dedicated to youth development, with over 15 years of experience in organizational development, people management, and leadership training. Her career has been a consistent pursuit of empowering young people to become leaders, both within organizations and academic settings. Charity’s track record showcases her ability …

Caleb Masasu

Caleb Masusu, as the Voice & Democracy Manager at Restless Development, is at the forefront of empowering young voices to create just, sustainable, and democratic futures worldwide. With a background of over seven years in Global and National advocacy and policy influencing, Caleb plays a crucial role in ensuring that youth perspectives are heard and …

Sachin Saini

Sachin Saini, the Senior Compliance Manager at Restless Development, has been an integral part of the Operations team since 2011. In his current role, Sachin oversees the agency’s risk management, quality assurance framework, internal audit, and data and cyber security protocols on a global scale. Before stepping into his current position, Sachin contributed significantly to …

Nalini Paul

Nalini, Regional Director at Restless Development, joined the agency in 2015 as the India Hub Director, since moved to a regional leadership position, where her responsibilities span across developing strategic partnerships in Asia, managing personnel and youth leaders, and ensuring financial and legal compliance. As a Regional Director, her role is crucial in securing resources, …

Gabriel Iguma

Gabriel, the Hub Director for Restless Development Uganda brings extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and communications/media management to the organisation. Gabriel is deeply committed to guiding the Uganda hub in its strategic development, with a particular emphasis on prioritizing young people in the organization’s mission and activities. With a background that encompasses law, media, …