By Arthur Steiner, Digital Specialist Hivos The early days of the internet were characterized by idealistic ambitions: it would be a space of extraordinary freedom beyond the constraints of money or politics. But 25 years later, the situation is very different. Social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook exercise more control over […]
In Indonesia, a country prone to extreme weather events and rising sea levels, local climate action is happening everywhere. Youth movements, women’s groups, indigenous and other leaders are the ones on the frontlines of climate change and climate action, restoring the balance between people and nature. We’d like you to meet some of them.
Located in Kenya’s North Rift region, Nandi County is primarily known as the cradle of champions, a bragging right it has gained as the birthplace and home to some of Kenya’s world-famous Olympic athletes. But beside this claim to fame, Nandi County is now making a name for itself by keeping its promises on open […]
Local ownership has always been in Hivos’ DNA; it’s also one of our key strategies to achieve real and lasting change. One of our programs that truly puts LGBTIQ+ people and their organizations in the driving seat is Free to be Me. At the end of 2021, representatives of the program’s rightsholder groups held a […]
The IPCC report published last week once again shows the urgent need for swift and effective action to counter the climate crisis. This crisis is clearly a political, social and ethical challenge, rather than a purely environmental one. Also, there is no doubt that climate change is affecting those least responsible for it the most. […]
A new Biogas Consortium partners up with FairClimateFund Hivos is happy to announce that it has transferred its successful carbon finance programs to longstanding partners Yayasan Rumah Energi (YRE), Biogas Solutions Uganda Ltd. (BSUL), and African Bioenergy Programs Ltd. (ABPL). These organizations have become fully independent entities and will implement national biogas programs and associated […]
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 […]