Ankit Chaudhary, a positive masculinity champion from Nepal

Ankit’s Story

Across Nepal and the UK, Restless Development is working with young men to question what they have been told about masculinity and to build something better in its place. Through the project “What it Means to Be a Young Man Today,” young leaders are creating conversations in their communities, using media, dialogue, and collective action to promote equality, respect, and accountability. This is the journey of Ankit Chaudhary, a Positive Masculinity Champion from Sarlahi, Madhesh Province in Nepal.

Glimpses from the positive masculinity youth hack

Young Leaders from Nepal and the UK Shape a New Vision of Positive Masculinity

On 26 February 2026, Restless Development and Youth Collective convened a virtual Youth Hack under “What it means to be a young man today” project funded by the British Council’s Youth Connect programme. The session brought together Positive Masculinity Champions (PMCs) from Madhesh Province in Nepal and Newcastle in the United Kingdom, along with youth …

Newsletters – January to February 2026

Young people across Uganda are stepping up as leaders, researchers, and changemakers. In this edition of the Restless Development Uganda newsletter (January–February 2026), we highlight how youth are influencing governance in Karamoja, leading community research, and gaining practical experience through GCAP internships to create lasting impact in their communities.

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Restless Development Tanzania invites applications from qualified professionals with strong experience in youth and development to serve as Members of the Board of Directors. Board Directors provide strategic oversight, governance, and advisory support, strengthening leadership and accountability, supporting sustainable growth, and advancing impactful youth-led development across Tanzania.

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Young Gamechangers Fund Impact Report

Discover the Emerging Impact  This report offers deep insights into how flexible funding and youth-led governance are enabling young people to create real-world change. Young people aren’t just the future, they are leading the change right now. The Young Gamechangers Fund (YGF) is a pioneering initiative that puts power and resources directly into the hands …

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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.

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Nyenyezi (Intanda Stars)

Nyenyezi (Intanda Stars) is a 2024–2026 project in Central Province (Ngabwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Luano) that helps prevent GBV by strengthening community response and supporting children and young people, especially girls and young women. Supported by Kindernothilfe.