Hivos Launches “Letters to Creatives”
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Hivos, through its Resource of Open Minds (R.O.O.M.) program, has been enabling a new generation of artists to produce critical cultural content on the African continent.
September 20, 2021
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Join Hivos at the Global Landscapes Forum Amazonia
NewsWe are at a turning point. As everybody knows the Amazon is threatened by deforestation, climate change and constant violations of human and territorial rights. But we need new strategies to counter these threats. That is why scientists, policymakers, activists, youth, investors, ecological restorers, Indigenous peoples, private and public organizations, the media, and other global […]
September 16, 2021 -
Hivos at the Africa Climate Week
NewsLocal communities should be involved in influencing decision-making at the local level and up the chain to the global level. This is especially true for Africa’s communities, who are least responsible for climate change, but suffering most from climate impact. Hivos will be accelerating this debate and much more on 26 September 2021 from 17:00-18:00hrs […]
September 14, 2021 -
The blackbox of gender mainstreaming in the energy sector
NewsIn its 25 years of existence, gender mainstreaming in energy policies, institutions, programs and projects has been and still is an important part of ENERGIA’s work. But what is gender mainstreaming in the energy sector exactly? In short, gender mainstreaming is a tool or a process to correct the imbalance between women and men in […]
September 13, 2021 -
The beginning of a journey set out to make bold changes
NewsWhat prompted a group of experts to build a network at the nexus of gender and energy? How did gender approaches change the energy sector? Prof Joy Clancy, one of the founding members of ENERGIA, looks at our work over the past 25 years, discussing the main accomplishments in terms of research, gender mainstreaming, advocacy […]
September 10, 2021 -
Young people at the forefront of advocacy
NewsWith support from Hivos, through the Regional SRHR Fund, SAYWHAT set out to improve access to adolescent SRHR services and commodities among students and young people in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
August 27, 2021 -
The future of jobs in the Green Economy
NewsClimate change and the rise of the fourth industrial revolution in the last decade have ignited a shift in priorities worldwide, from changes in lifestyle and consumer choices to digitalization of work and primary services. While the rise of automation has made many jobs redundant, and certain employees replaceable, efforts to combat climate change have […]
August 26, 2021 -
How we are working to improve the socio-economic position of LGBTIQ+ people
NewsWorldwide, a disproportionate number of LGBTIQ+ people are poor, unemployed and economically disadvantaged. Hivos wants to change this. So this year we kicked off our five-year ‘Free to be Me’ program. Together with local organizations from 14 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, we will strive to increase the socio-economic rights of the […]
August 19, 2021 -
Tabu Osusa and preserving Kenya’s musical heritage
NewsYou can easily pass Tabu Osusa on the streets of Nairobi without recognizing this historical figure’s contribution to East Africa’s arts and cultural space. Born 67 years ago in Western Kenya, Tabu has carved out a name for himself in the arts, culture and music scene. He has put on different hats in his 40-year […]
August 17, 2021 -
The crucial guardian role of Indigenous Amazon rainforest communities
NewsHivos highlights the crucial role that Indigenous communities play in protecting the Amazon rainforest.
August 9, 2021 -
In solidarity with Tunisians: Hivos calls for transparency and protection of human rights and freedoms
NewsIn 2011, the Tunisian people – and especially the youth – inspired a global change with their Revolution. They sparked the Arab Spring and pushed the country onto the path towards democracy. As every democracy experiences ups and downs, Tunisians, too, have witnessed many pivotal moments and milestones in the evolution of their young democracy. […]
August 5, 2021 -
Reflections: the Beirut Port blast one year on
NewsWe call upon Lebanon’s government and political class, to take action and responsibility and finally ensure a fair, impartial and transparent investigation. We urge the international community to continue to push for accountability.
August 4, 2021