In a world where inequality, environmental damage, and lack of access to basic resources still plague many communities, I’ve found my calling in creating lasting social change. My name is Hasibul Hasan, and my journey—from observing the stark divide between slums and high-rise buildings in Dhaka to leading large-scale water and sanitation initiatives—has shown me the immense potential of grassroots movements in shaping a brighter future for us all. Through environmental sustainability and community empowerment, I’ve learned that change is […] The post Empowering Communities and Driving Change ..read more

The critical role of climate education in addressing climate change, the importance of support for youth-led initiatives, and Celebrating impacts in the global climate conversation. ”When you get a virus, you get a fever. That is the human body raises its core temperature to kill the virus. Planet Earth works the same way, as global warming is the fever and mankind the virus. Well, not exactly mankind, but the activities humans carry out are making the planet very sick and […] The post Climate Education and Me: Understanding and Celebrating Impact appeared first on We Are Restless ..read more

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread human rights violations globally. Each year, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign serves as a rallying call to end violence against women and girls. We reached out to our Youth Collective members to learn about their grassroots efforts. From November 25 to December 10 this year, Pacuwa Development Initiative Uganda, IYAWO Association, the Rising Child Foundation, Gender Equality Club Nigeria, Women Welfare Foundation, Girls Empowered by Travel, She […] The post Mobilising Communities for the 16 Days of Activism ..read more

2024 has been a year for big news headlines worldwide. Global news has been so loud, and often so disappointing, that we haven’t managed to hear the smaller stories. In our work at Restless Development, we come across some amazing young people doing amazing things that are noteworthy.   As we countdown to the end of this remarkable year, please join us in celebrating 12 young leaders doing remarkable things across the globe. There are of course many many more.  Johnkeen […] The post 2024: The Year of Youth Power Optimism appeared first on We Are Restless ..read more

Two global events took place in early December. In Bangkok, at the AWID forum, 4,000+ feminists from around the world gathered to strategize, form alliances, learn from one another, and laugh, dance, and rage in the spirit of transnational movement-building. Half a world away – in a very different room in New York – United Nations member states (and a smattering of civil society organizations) met for the second session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepComm) of the 4th International Conference […] The post Still on the Margins: A Gender-Transformative Approach to Financing for Development app ..read more

Sport is often seen as just entertainment or a show where fans cheer for their favorite teams or players for reasons like showing loyalty or supporting values like fairness and teamwork. However, sports go beyond just being entertainment. They are a strong way to bring people together, tear down barriers, and create chances for everyone to join in, no matter their background. In this article we will discover four key ways sport can help empower young people and drive positive […] The post How Can We Use Sport as a Tool for Social Inclusion and Youth Empowerment ? appeared first on We Are Restl ..read more

As I stood in the bustling convention center in Bogotá, Colombia, I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey that brought me here. A journey that began as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, my childhood was defined by experiences that could have broken me. Violence was not just a word, but a lived reality that surrounded me, claiming the futures of many friends and peers who never had the chance to tell their stories. But today, I […] The post Transforming Pledges into Action: My Journey at the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children appeared first ..read more

As a charity run by disabled young people for disabled young people, education is central to our work and our lives. Yet, across every stage of education, and every type of disability, we face the same exhausting obstacle: the constant need to advocate for ourselves. Systemic failures and chronic underfunding force disabled students to navigate bureaucratic hurdles just to access what should be a given. It’s draining, isolating, and detracts from the joy we find in education. This year’s International […] The post Disabled Students Deserve Support, Not a Fight for Their Rights appeared first o ..read more

The founder of Muslim Northern Women, an award-winning youth-led collective of Muslim women and girls in Manchester building power and organising to dismantle Islamophobia and systems rooted in oppression As Islamophobia Awareness Month draws to a close, we see that discussions have inevitably focused on the rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes across the UK. Although many of us will have endured countless acts of discrimination, Islamophobia transcends hate crimes; it is deeply rooted in structural and institutional racism and legacies […] The post Islamophobia Awareness Month: Hate crimes are the ..read more

Nepal has always been vulnerable to earthquakes. As a result, the country has seen great devastation, including one of the largest earthquakes ever faced on the 25th of April 2015–infamously named the Gorkha Earthquake. In addition, several para-quakes occurred in the following months. This earthquake saw mass destruction of land, infrastructure, housing, and, as a result, the livelihoods of individuals living in Nepal. This calamity brought about widespread economic and social disruptions across communities. Consequently, it is imperative to understand […] The post The Impact and Long-Term Co ..read more