Restless Development Uganda

• Locally registered youth‑led NGO operating in Uganda for over 25 years (formerly SPW).

• Offices based in Kampala, Jinja, and Moroto, with programs running in about 24 districts.

• Core mission: “Helping diverse young people to ensure equal access to decent work, public services and a dignified life”—all under the banner of Youth Power.

🛠 Key Program Areas

1. Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

   • Green Jobs project equips youth for climate-resilient employment.

2. Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH)

   • SHE SOARS supports out-of-school adolescent girls with SRH education, addressing barriers that contribute to high teen pregnancy rates.

3. Leadership & Civic Participation

   • Youth Think Tank trains young researchers to inform national policies.

   • Active in strengthening youth presence in governance, like the National Youth Working Group.

4. Career Readiness

   • Graduate Career Accelerator Program (GCAP), in partnership with African Leadership Academy, boosts employability among Mastercard Foundation alumni.

5. Climate Action & Education

   • Projects like Taking Climate Change to Schools aim to amplify youth voices in climate discourse and action.

🎯 Impact & Reach

• In 2019 alone, over 60,000 youths were engaged through training, SRH, leadership, and civic campaigns.

• Operates across 24 districts with around 64 staff and numerous volunteers.

• Contributed to national policy and development dialogues (e.g., Vision 2040), aligning with Uganda’s strategic direction.

👥 Governance & Leadership

• The Board of Trustees includes Chair Joseph Munyangabo, Secretary Concepta Mutaka, Treasurer Samuel Kavuma, and members like Irene Ikomu—and alumni from ongoing projects.

• Young alumni, such as Francis Arinaitwe, have advanced from volunteer youth researchers to board representation.

📣 Recent Initiatives & Opportunities

• Active posts about planning the National Youth Working Group and reinforcing youth governance roles.

• Ongoing consultancy opportunities for baseline surveys (e.g., in Karamoja) and trainers (e.g., organic manure production).

🔗 How to Connect

• Head office: Plot 194, Kigobe/Kyambogo Road, Ntinda, Kampala — PO BOX 599; contacts: +256 200 906 450, infouganda@restlessdevelopment.org.

• Secondary office: Jinja, Plot 6 Acacia Road; tel. +256 332 276 185.

• Online: Active on X, Instagram, Facebook as “Restless Development Uganda”.

🔍 Summary

Restless Development Uganda empowers young people through leadership, research, livelihoods, health, and climate advocacy. It boasts a strong grassroots presence, active youth governance, and opportunities for professionals to engage. Interested in joining or collaborating with them? I can help you find current openings or detail specific programs.