LILO Up! was born from a simple but profound question: what happens when we bring the heart of LILO (looking In, Looking Out) — deep reflection, authenticity, and agency — into the realm of money, the economy, and futures? For years, Positive Vibes had worked with rightsholders through LILO methodologies to explore identity, relationships, and […]
This is a story of transformation. One that reveals how community mobilization shapes both individual and collective change. Self-described as an illiterate trans* woman, Najla’s transformation to a community mobilizer in Lebanon exemplifies the effectiveness of the QCM program through community mobilization. In her comic, she titled “Hand in Hand,” Najla drew herself as a […]
When Gayon Inc. took on the role of lead implementer for Free to Be Me Philippines Year 3, it was more than just a responsibility. It was a turning point. With F2BM in its final cycle, the question loomed: How do you ensure that a movement for equality doesn’t lose its fire once a program […]
Youth from the cities of Bulawayo and Mutare in Zimbabwe have taken a bold path to shape the future of food systems. This was clear at the Green Transition Policy Symposium recently held in Bulawayo, hosted under the Green Transition project, funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe. The symposium brought together youth participants from Bulawayo and Mutare who had been trained under the project’s policy and smart farming […]
During this year’s Pride in La Paz, Bolivia, two Hivos colleagues received a special award in recognition of our long-standing commitment to LGBTIQ+ rights in the country. “As Hivos, we actively contributed,” said Eliot, who accepted the award along with Lorena. “We set up a large stage and put Pride flags along the entire route. […]
10-year funding agreement showcases the transformative power of blended finance in creating sustainable social and economic impact Triodos Investment Management (Triodos IM) announced a EUR 30 million investment from the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO and its Austrian counterpart OeEB (Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank) in Hivos-Triodos Fonds. The investment, which adds to the existing EUR 65 million […]
This September, the lead up to Malawi’s general elections has seen alliances fracturing before they even reach the polls, divisive political choices, and an electorate plagued by a persistent case of voter apathy. For organizations working directly with the public, and those who seek to defend and protect citizen’s rights, there have been many opportunities […]
Hivos has a new project in Colombia that is working with Indigenous communities to strategically use legislative means to fight for their land and rights, and ensure endangered forests are protected.
Our newly released report highlights a critical truth: left on their own, large-scale development projects risk reinforcing the exclusion and discrimination that LGBTQI+ people already endure.
The feminist funding landscape is experiencing seismic shifts and challenges. In this challenging context, we’re organizing the Financing for Feminist Futures Conference to develop strategies to mobilize support for gender equality financing.
Security forces in Nepal used lethal force against protesters calling for the lifting of a social media ban and an end to corruption and bad governance. At least 51 people have been killed and more than 1000 injured, some critically, as a result of the violence. The authorities, in coordinating with the military, are currently […]
In the 2023-24 season, a climate change-induced drought led to widespread crop failure and death of livestock that caused cases of hunger and malnutrition to rise across Southern Africa. In Zimbabwe, the President declared a state of emergency over the pervasive hunger and other drought-related problems. In light of all this, new farming methods have […]