What makes young women successful in STEM careers?

A new report from the Youth Think Tank. The world is advancing every day in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and young people are a driving force in this sector. However, not all young people are represented equally in STEM careers – the field is dominated by young men. This youth-led …

Young People, Climate Disruption and Adaptation in Africa

Join this exciting event to hear the latest from youth climate activists and thought leaders on what we can do to take action on climate change in Africa. If you want to share in a discussion with activists, policy makers, business leaders and academics, and learn more about: Youth livelihoods, Green jobs, Future climate policies …

Supporting Small-Scale Entrepreneurs

In 2020 the Youth Think Tank developed research asking the question “how can development practitioners, policymakers, and academics better support small-scale entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa?”

A Better Way to Fund Youth Action

Everything you need to know about alternative funding approaches. On 2nd June, global activists, organisations and donors came together to share experience and learnings on how they have designed and delivered citizen and youth-led funds, aimed at supporting civil society leadership and action. We discussed practical tips and insights on what it takes to set …

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Young Feminist Manifesto

Towards Greater Youth-Led Accountability at the UN. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF) is a major advocacy platform seeking to accelerate Gender Equality around the world. The registration for the GEF Paris Forum on June 30-July 2nd, 2021 is open for all youth-led organisations to participate remotely. While UN Spaces are strategic spaces for civil society, …

Restless Women: How Do We Achieve An Equal Future?

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we brought together women from across the world at Restless Development to share how they’re leading gender equality in their day-to-day lives and discuss how we can all move towards an equal future. Donate to support us to achieve an equal future