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Innovative public-private partnership for emerging markets Can development cooperation be effective within an investment model? Absolutely! Triodos Investment Management and development organization Hivos demonstrate this through a public-private partnership advocating for sustainable change in emerging countries. “For 30 years, Hivos-Triodos Fonds has been financing companies that have a proven positive impact on the most vulnerable […]

Free to Be Me participated in the recent Global Philanthropy Project 2024 funding summit in Cape Town, South Africa. This crucial event presented an opportunity to advocate for increased funding for LGBTIQ+ rights amidst a concerning trend of shrinking support. During a panel discussion on the evolving geopolitical landscape of funding and the challenges posed […]

In the lead up to documenting the voices of parents of LGBTIQ+ Kenyans, Free to Be Me partners GIN and Sogi Campaigns conducted dialogue sessions with parents and allied faith leaders. The aim was to help address harmful attitudes and behaviours with deep roots in religion and culture and also to create an environment in […]

In many of the countries where the Free to Be Me program operates, anti-gender and anti-rights movements have been gaining traction, leading to regressive policies and heightened societal hostility toward LGBTIQ+ individuals. These movements often exploit cultural, religious, and political narratives to gain support, fueled by misinformation, fearmongering, and the manipulation of cultural and religious […]

Economic empowerment is a crucial element in achieving inclusion and contributing to the well-being of LGBTIQ+ communities globally. At the Free to Be Me Program side event, themed Unlocking Economic Empowerment for LGBTIQ+ Communities advocates, policymakers, grassroots leaders, donors and allies gathered to spotlight innovative solutions, discuss challenges, and go over opportunities for economic justice. […]

Mozambique is facing a severe political and social crisis following the October 2024 elections, marked by violence, repression, and a heavy police and military presence, especially in Maputo. This has created a climate of fear, disrupting commerce and public transport and worsening economic hardships for citizens. Businesses are struggling, and unemployment has risen, disproportionately affecting […]

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Thanks to the support of donors, Hivos has been fighting alongside Indigenous communities for years to protect the Amazon and their rights.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global movement dedicated to raising awareness and fostering action to end gender-based violence (GBV). Held annually from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the campaign highlights the systemic nature of GBV and calls […]