About Company

estless Development is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that empowers young people to become leaders and create positive change in their communities. It was founded in 1985 in the United Kingdom as Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) and was renamed Restless Development in 2010.

Mission

The organization's mission is to support young people to lead change by providing them with training, mentorship, funding, and opportunities to influence policies and improve their communities.

Main Areas of Work

Restless Development works in several key areas, including:

• Youth leadership and civic engagement
• Education
• Gender equality and women's empowerment
• Sexual and reproductive health and rights
• Employment and livelihoods
• Climate change and environmental action
• Community accountability and governance

Countries of Operation

The organization operates through locally led hubs in countries including:

• Sierra Leone
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• Tanzania
• Nepal
• India
• United Kingdom
• United States

Restless Development in Sierra Leone

Restless Development has worked in Sierra Leone for many years, partnering with young volunteers and communities across all districts of the country.

Key Focus Areas

• Ending child marriage
• Supporting girls' education
• Women's financial inclusion
• Youth leadership
• Community health
• Climate resilience
• Strengthening youth organizations

Current Impact

According to the organization:

• 1,615 young volunteers are active across Sierra Leone.
• They work with 1,211 partner communities nationwide.
• Their programmes have reached over 92,000 young people in the country.