The power of the media to set an agenda, share information and be an educational tool is vital in Hivos’ work. Breaking down technical aspects of our programs into everyday language that anyone understands is critical for stakeholder engagement and the impact we want to achieve. Three of our programs in Zambia recently organized a […]
Hivos announces that Anne Jellema will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer. She will leave per January 1, 2025 to join 350.org as their new Executive Director. During Anne’s two years as CEO, Hivos strengthened its external voice; deepened its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; expanded partnerships with new funders; and […]
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Financing for Feminist Futures conference! Are you an activist, researcher, policymaker, donor, or member of a civil society organization who wants to make gender equality a reality for all? Join us in Madrid next year to connect, share ideas, and strategize on how to secure more and better funding […]
Hivos stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during this time of immense hardship. Israel’s recent escalation of attacks against Hezbollah has injured and killed thousands of Lebanese civilians. We unequivocally condemn any violence that claims innocent lives, displaces families, and devastates communities. All parties to this conflict must abide by international humanitarian law […]
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 […]
By Rutendo Singadi, Communications Assistant, Hub SAF It’s a welcome sight to see a group of women united by a shared vision to uplift one another and serve as a voice for those who cannot speak out. The recent two-day High-Level Women in Leadership Summit in Zimbabwe was both a significant vote of confidence in […]
Hivos, through the Regional SRHR Fund, co-convened a regional gathering on the implementation of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Model Law on eradicating child marriage and protecting children already in marriage.
2.4 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity and clean cooking fuels, this is “energy poverty.” Hivos’ Sheila Oparaocha gave a TED Talk about addressing energy poverty and the health impacts and how we can change our approach to energy and the energy transition. Sheila, Director of ENERGIA, wants to challenge how we think about […]
Paula Moreira runs our Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program in Brazil, which helps local communities make their voices heard in national and global discussions on the climate crisis. We talked to her on Skype the other day about this summer’s record-breaking wildfires in the country. “Brazil is ablaze – once again. This year, fires […]
Hivos proudly announces Connect, Defend, Act! – an ambitious five-year initiative aimed at combating shrinking civic space in Colombia, Indonesia, Malawi and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Our Women and Youth Inclusion for Equality (WYI4E) project, launched in January 2022, came to an end this last June. Its aim was to empower women and youth to participate in accountability and decision-making processes in Zimbabwe and create tangible change within their spheres of influence. To mark its achievements, we held a close-out meeting […]
Should climate transition policies prioritize environmental goals or social ones? How about both? Our GreenWorks program, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, showed it’s possible.