Want to play a critical role in the governance of Restless Development?
Our International Trustee Board is looking for Trustees who passionately believe in the values of Restless Development and have the energy and drive to commit to this important role. At this time we are looking to recruit 3 Trustees including: (1) a Young Trustee (in line with our youth-led approach), (2) Two Trustees with strong management and/or finance experience to supplement the current skills of the Board. Trustees will have a solid interest and understanding of contemporary development issues; have demonstrated ability to gain respect and support from various constituencies including volunteers, staff, Trustees, Patrons, donors and partners and be able to attend regular meetings in London.
03 Oct 2011
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Check out William and Kundai at work - organising peer education on HIV and AIDS, two of our restless vols in Zimbabwe. Ian Attowood is talking about his experience with the Restless Development team http://bit.ly/riuWDf Great job guys!
08 Sep 2011
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After three months of advertising and multiple rounds of interviews led by our Trustees – supported by our country programmes, young staff and the International Senior Management Team we are very pleased to announce that a decision and appointment has been made for our new Chief Executive, to take on the mantle from Eric Levine who leaves us at the end of November.
It is with great excitement that we announce that Nicholas Hartley, our current Deputy Chief Executive, was selected unanimously by our Board of Trustees, and that he has agreed to take on the post starting in November.
Nik has been with Restless Development since 1998. He was based in Zambia for half of that time leading the direction of our programmes across Africa and Asia including the set-up of our flagship programmes in Sierra Leone and Zambia, and more recently as Deputy Chief Executive based in the UK. Nik has been in international development his whole working life, with a focus on community development, education and young people. Before his work with Restless Development he gained long term programmatic experience in Bolivia, Guyana and Jamaica.
Nik says that his appointment as Chief Executive “is the second most exciting moment in my life - the first was getting married [in Zambia two years ago!]. I feel very honoured indeed to have been offered this fantastic opportunity. Restless Development has built into such a dynamic organisation and leading agency in its field, that the opportunity to take it forward to continue its brilliant work and fulfil its extraordinary potential is one I relish.”
Our Chairman, Martin Hayman says “We are extremely pleased with the outcome, and in no doubt that we have selected the right person to take up the reins of Restless Development.” You can read more from Martin in the official announcement letter here.
We are very excited to be entering a new phase at Restless Development with Nik when he takes up the reins in November. We will also wish Eric well for the exciting future endeavours that lie ahead – knowing he will always be part of the Restless Development family! We will certainly be asking him for more thoughts on his time with Restless Development in due course. Watch this space...
08 Aug 2011
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Our August newsletter ist out. Exciting news and stories from all our Country Programmes!
07 Aug 2011
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Last week saw the United Nations High Level Meeting on Youth to mark the end of the International Year of Youth. Jessica Harris, our Director of Investment and Partnerships attended and spoke at a one day side event entitled ‘Giving it Back, Passing it on: Corporate Engagement and Youth Philanthropy as Pathways to Development’. The event was attended by over 500 youth activists, philanthropists, private sector and foundation representatives and they were honoured to be joined by the Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. You can view speeches in full or view the day’s event by webcast at http://social.un.org/youthyear/high-level-meeting.html
04 Aug 2011
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Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General says “The Facebook generation is showing a growing resolve to change our world – and a capacity to make things happen. They are bringing their energy and courage to some of the most difficult issues we face,” at the opening of the High-level Meeting on Youth on 25 July. Find out more http://bit.ly/ovNneC
01 Aug 2011
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In the run up to the International Youth Day and during a meeting on youth taking place in the run up to the International Youth Day taking place in New York next week, the International Year of Youth Strategy Partners are launcheing the Put Youth At The Heart of Development campaign.
Support the campaign on Facebook by liking it and sign the petition here.
22 Jul 2011
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