Masitula Musubika, a 28-year-old from the Island of Jaguzi in Mayuge district, Eastern Uganda, lives with a physical disability. In 2024, she joined Restless Development as a Youth Researcher on the Youth Researchers Academy Project, focusing on the topic of examining the barriers and facilitators to accessing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services among young …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The G2C2 (Global Girls Creating Change) project celebrates 25 extraordinary young girls who are breaking barriers and leading change in their communities. These Girl Champions, hailing from Nepal’s Madhesh Province, are fearlessly confronting the challenges of climate change through advocacy, research, and education. In a society where patriarchal norms and limited opportunities often restrict girls, …
Bam Bahadur BK is a young leader from Achham, Nepal whose story exemplifies resilience, determination, and the power of youth empowerment. Bam inspires and leads other young people with disabilities, proving that limitations can be overcome.
As we leave 2023 behind, the incredible stories of resilience and the impact of Youth Power shine bright. This year was not without disruptions and challenges, yet young people continued to advocate and act to demand a better future. Whether it’s holding governments accountable for Climate Change or campaigning for accessible Sexual and Reproductive Health …
Akshatha is a 26-year-old architect from Mirjan, Uttara Kannada in India living in Bangalore. She has been working to tackle the impacts of change in Bangalore.