In the vibrant city of Tunis, a transformative initiative is unfolding at Belvédère Park: a new community vegetable garden designed to nourish not only the local residents, but the soil as well. It’s part of the AfriFOODlinks program, coordinated by Hivos in collaboration with local partners and implemented by the Observatory of Food Sovereignty and […]
In the late ‘90s, an agricultural resettlement scheme was established in Zambia’s Chongwe District as a response to the country’s economic crisis. Kanakantapa Ward in Chongwe has since become home to many small-scale farmers who sell their produce to consumers in the capital city Lusaka, some 55 kilometers away. Kanakantapa has been a focus area […]
In a bid to address the urgent challenges of climate change and foster local innovations, Lupane State University (LSU) has teamed up with several youth empowerment organizations, including Hivos’ Urban Futures program, to equip young people with the skills needed to become climate change champions. This initiative, which reflects a growing global emphasis on sustainable […]
In the arid landscapes of southern Tunisia, farmers are waging a largely overlooked battle with rising temperatures, soil salinization, and increasing water scarcity. But they are adapting their practices to withstand the impacts of climate change. Working with local and international research centers in places like Sfax and Borj Cedria, they seek solutions to these […]
Urban food systems are increasingly recognized as critical to sustainable development, climate resilience, and social equity. At the heart of this transformation is our Urban Futures program, which held its first post-inception meeting in Zambia earlier this year. Participants from Latin America, Southern Africa, and Indonesia gathered for more than just dialogue. It was about […]
When it comes to creating a sustainable future, collaboration and conversation are key. Our Urban Futures program focuses on improving urban food systems, youth well-being, and climate action.
Many smallholder farmers in Zambia rely on artificial fertilizer to increase yields. But since it is expensive, they depend on the government for subsidized fertilizer. In the 2023-2024 farming season, over a million smallholder farmers received 268 million euros worth of farming inputs, most of it fertilizer. The artificial fertilizer is mostly imported, which means […]
Submitted by Fundación Mi Sangre Food is part of a web of connections we weave with those who grow, distribute, transport, market and study what we eat. In 2023, Hivos partnered with five local organizations in Ecuador and Colombia. Our goal? To review, analyze, and strengthen the connections that shape our vision of a fair […]
Rural Women Cultivating Change changes cultural norms and structures holding back young and adult rural women – specifically women smallholder farmers, women heads of households, and survivors of sexual gender-based violence.
Our work on urban food systems in Zambia and Zimbabwe supports young people and youth-led organizations focused on building climate-resilient urban food systems to ensure healthy and accessible food for all.
One of Hivos’ new climate justice projects is Urban Futures. While it has a global scope, in Zambia the project will be working in Kitwe and Chongwe, and in Zimbabwe, in Bulawayo and Mutare. The primary objective of Urban Futures is to develop more inclusive, climate-resilient urban food systems. By working towards livable cities with […]
By Gabriela Melgar, Regional Communication Officer Our Sustainable Agriculture Support Project (PAAS) implemented with partners in eleven provinces and 22 municipalities has played a crucial role in Cuba for the past 10 years. Financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), it promotes and improves sustainable agricultural practices and strategies, focusing on agroecological […]