AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
catalyzing a more inclusive and responsive society in which enhanced youth engagement, empowerment, and connection shape policies, partnerships, and decision-making processes.
AU-EU Youth Voices Lab
Zambia’s focus within the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab is on supporting youth-led participation, advocacy, accountability and institutional engagement, while creating linkages between national youth priorities and wider continental and AU-EU processes. The Zambia programme combines capacity strengthening, youth engagement, evidence generation and dissemination, advocacy, and efforts to strengthen institutions to meaningfully engage young people. The …
Gully Youth Lab
The Gully Youth Lab (GYL) is a youth-centred initiative that supports adolescents and young people living in underserved urban communities to build knowledge, leadership, and agency. Many young people in these communities face barriers to accessing accurate health information, safe learning spaces, leadership opportunities, and meaningful participation in decisions that affect their lives. Social norms, …
MY-PART Project
The MY PART Project is an EU-supported initiative that strengthens meaningful youth participation in Zambia through youth-led platforms, capacity strengthening, and support for civic engagement.
YEABU & KIDDO’S STORY
In Sierra Leone, adolescent girls often face challenges shaped more by tradition than by their potential.
Funsani (“Ask”)
Funsani strengthens youth civic engagement in Zambia ahead of the 2026 elections, promoting credible information and citizen-led accountability online and face-to-face.
Graduate Career Accelerator Programme (GCAP)
The Graduate Career Accelerator Programme (GCAP) aims to drive sustainable employment outcomes and long-term career success for Africa’s next generation of leaders by equipping them with essential skills, industry exposure, and direct employer connections. Restless Development Uganda, in partnership with the African Leadership Academy (ALA (opens in a new tab)), launched the Graduate Career Accelerator …
Restless Development Uganda Strategic Plan (Strategy Brief) 2023-2030
Uganda’s demographic trends are shaping every aspect of its development From economic growth and education to healthcare, governance, security, and climate change adaptation. With a growing youth population, the government sees this as a historic opportunity to drive the country toward middle-income status. Vision 2040 and the National Development Plans are key to this ambitious …
Global Girls Creating Change
Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2) empowered girls in Brazil, Indonesia, Nepal, and Uganda to lead climate action and green entrepreneurship through skills training, advocacy, and innovation grants. Led by Hivos with Restless Development and Humanis, G2C2 supported girls to research, influence, and implement climate solutions in their communities.
Youth Climate Action Lab
A youth-led movement on addressing the issues of climate change in Urban Bengaluru. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues affecting young people.