A brief introduction to youth-led development

Jack McQuibban, Restless Development

Restless Development

Agency for youth-led international development -10 country hubs across Africa, Asia, the UK & US

“If we unleash the power of young people to change our world, every generation will benefit.”

Largest ever generation of young people - the ‘Peak Youth’ era, with almost 9 out of 10 living in developing countries

4 Goal areas in new global strategy- Voice, Living, Sexual Rights and Leadership.

Harnessing the agency of young people to lead responses to humanitarian crises

Leading the Ebola fightback in Sierra Leone

Earthquake response in Nepal

Worked in Nepal for 14 years previously

Immediate response in reaching cut-off areas

Creation of safe spaces for children

Community learning centres in 8 of 14 affected districts

500 centres reaching over 210,000 people

Youth-led monitoring & accountability of government response efforts

Why young people?

Networks & connections that empower communities

Proven to improve effectiveness of humanitarian efforts

Youth-led monitoring & accountability in aftermath

No longer just beneficiaries but equal partners in delivery

Youth, Peace & Security UNSC Res. 2250