The ties between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands through the Caribbean Netherlands mean that these neighboring territories share many challenges – from climate change to public safety – and need to work together effectively to address them. Hivos and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) recently convened a panel of experts […]
The European Union System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE) was officially launched in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 29, 2025. The EU SEE platform, which will be implemented by civil society in 86 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, implements and maintains an early warning and monitoring mechanism to document […]
We are happy to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer. Marco De Ponte will join Hivos on April 1, 2025. Marco brings over two decades of leadership experience in the international NGO sector, particularly with ActionAid. As Secretary General, Marco led ActionAid Italy through a period of transformation and growth. He is […]
Over the last eight years, we have funded no fewer than 745 projects that contributed to inclusive change through our special Voice program.
For 30 years, Hivos-Triodos Fonds has been financing companies that have a proven positive impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in almost 50 countries.
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 […]
At the end of November 2024, young entrepreneurs showcased ground breaking agricultural innovations at the Urban Futures Spark My Urban City Green youth climate conference. Held over two days in Harare, the event brought together agro-entrepreneurs from Chongwe, Kitwe (Zambia), Bulawayo, and Harare (Zimbabwe). The conference emphasized youth leadership and collaboration, with a focus on […]
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights abuses globally. Shockingly, it is estimated that 1 in 3 women worldwide will endure physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives. The safety of women, especially young girls, is threatened across the globe. To support the global call to end violence […]