Restless Development

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a non profit global agency that supports the collective power of young leaders to create a better world.

More than ever the world needs young people’s power and leadership to solve its greatest challenges.

Every year we train, mentor, nurture and connect thousands of young people to use their youth power and lead change.

We formed in 1985 and have been working with young people ever since.

About Fondation Botnar

Fondation Botnar works with and for young people to contribute to a world that fulfils their rights and supports their wellbeing.​

We reimagine the underlying systems of fast-changing urban and digital spaces where young people live, learn, connect and play to help create the conditions where they can thrive, focusing on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).​

We recognise young people as rights holders and support their wellbeing by promoting societies that respect these human rights and promote the meaningful participation of young people, creating opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making, claim their rights, demand accountability, and shape their wellbeing. ​

Drawing on our experience and the expertise of our partners, we focus on four interrelated areas where we believe we can make the biggest difference – enabling liveable and sustainable city systems and a human rights-based digital transformation, promoting mental health, and strengthening quality public education – and seize opportunities to address the challenges that young people face in increasingly interconnected urban and digital spaces.​