Hivos is marking this year’s International Women’s Day by celebrating women pathfinders and partners in East Africa. Using the slogan #BreakTheBias, we’re shining a spotlight on four women activists whose personal experiences and convictions have firmly established their presence in the development sector. ‘’The future is not feminine. It is feminine now.’’ Shikoh Kihika is […]
“We appeal as human beings to human beings: Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.” Bertrand Russell – Albert Einstein Manifesto We are appalled by the scale of human suffering unfolding in the heart of Europe. We are stunned by the brutal violence of Russia’s armed forces, orchestrated by their president. And we are […]
The New Ways of Working for Creatives (NWoW4C) trajectory disrupted operational realities in the arts and media forte for makers. Resource of Open Minds (ROOM) Southern Africa collaborated with partner organizations, subject matter experts, and content makers to improve content production and content conservation conditions. 2021 was characterized by uncertainty for artists, creative hubs, actors, […]
During the Pink Film Days in March, Hivos will once again be presenting our Free to be Me Award. We award this prize every year to a film that increases the visibility and acceptance of LGBTIQ people in a country where there is little room for diversity. This year’s winner is ‘Kapana’ from Namibia. Director […]
Hivos seeks qualified candidates to serve as consultant or team of consultants for the ACTION project’s end-line study. Title : Team of consultant(s) for end-line study ACTION project Duty station : Jakarta Number of position : 1 team of consultants Project : ACTION Report to : ACTION […]
Hivos seeks qualified candidates to serve as consultant for the ACTION project’s final evaluation. Title : Consultant for project final evaluation Duty station : Jakarta Number of position : an institution or a […]
Hivos strongly condemns the sentencing of five human rights activists in Kenya’s Mombasa County. On February 22, 2022, Lucas Fondo, Francis Auma, Tirus Mukami, Felix Otieno and Nato Michael were sentenced to a six-month probation for allegedly “participating in prohibited gatherings around the country on 25 August 2020 and additionally failing to adhere to social […]
Purpose and Scope Hivos is seeking a consultant to devise and help initiate a comprehensive donor engagement strategy aimed at identifying and securing European Union (EU) funding in support of Hivos Climate Justice impact area in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Specifically, the consultant will support Hivos in building a strong relationship […]
Project: Free to Be Me Location: Nairobi, Kenya Hotel: To be confirmed Meeting: Global Coordination Team Meeting Duration: 28 February – 4 March 2022 Consultancy Days: 8 days About Hivos Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, we aim to contribute towards just, inclusive and life […]
The 25th edition of Roze Filmdagen, an LGBTIQ+ film festival in Amsterdam, runs from March 10 to 20. We sat down with the festival’s director, Werner Borkes, who neatly summed up Hivos’ relationship with the festival. “Hivos has been a loyal partner for many years because our missions are closely related. We are both committed […]
About Hivos Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, we aim to contribute towards just, inclusive and life-sustaining societies where people have equal access to opportunities, rights and resources. We work in partnership with others in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America on three impact […]
1. Contract title Digital and Social Media Strategy Consultant for the Regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Fund 2. Location East or Southern Africa 3. Contact details: Organisation: Hivos Foundation Email: sa-hub@hivos.org Response Address: 20 Philips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare Overview Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. […]