Hivos East Africa announces a new call for proposals for our audio visual content production grants. Targeting a myriad of artists only in Uganda and Tanzania, the second phase of the Resource Of Open Minds (R.O.O.M) program, will continue to support a new generation of makers from the creative and cultural sector to produce alternative […]
We’re thrilled to announce the release of a 10-track album that was made during last year’s edition of African Crossroads. KIUNGA, the Swahili equivalent of “crossroads”, features music that represents a contemporary blend of Afro urban music, from classical Taarab to Afrofusion and the thumping energy of East African dance hall. The album was launched […]
This week, George Floyd’s funeral service was held in Houston, in the United States. The videos of his killing at the hands of police officers have ignited worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. From Cape Town to Minneapolis and from Sao Paolo to Amsterdam. Hundreds of thousands of people are expressing their anger, […]
2020 will go down in history as the year that put a hold on daily life around the globe. We have an opportunity to make sure it will also be remembered as the year in which the fight for more inclusive, transparent and green societies gained a new and inspired push. The actions that we […]
Do you lead a creative hub or intend to do so? Then we have got the toolkit for you! This feature enriches your own learning journey, clarifies your thinking as a hub leader and allows you to engage with your team to get different perspectives and align ideas. Whether you want to define the purpose […]
Research Study on challenges faced by women candidates in accessing campaign financing in Jordan and Lebanon June 10, 2020 Research Study on challenges faced by women candidates in accessing campaign financing in Jordan and Lebanon Region: Hivos MENA (Jordan and Lebanon). Application deadline: 22nd June, 2020 Overview Hivos is a Dutch development […]
We must ensure that the stimulus packages being introduced reach women workers. The COVID-19 global pandemic has completely destabilized the world and the magnitude of its effects depends on how long social distancing, work from home, curfews and lockdowns will be in place. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and brought to a standstill […]
Hivos hosts an online conversation about the latest open contracting and inclusion:Join us this Thursday 11 June at 3 PM CEST .
Hivos and IIED, together with Climate Tracker, are happy to launch the Sustainable Food Media Fellowship to fund journalists from Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia to work on investigative reports. We are looking for young journalists from Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia who want to write incredible stories about the production of food and access to sustainable […]
Call for Proposals: Video Company June 2, 2020 Type: Home-based (individual or team of consultants) Duration: 22 June – 24 August 2020 Scope of work: Production of multiple whiteboard styled “explainer” videos Delivery: 24 August 2020 About Hivos Hivos is an international organization that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. With smart projects in […]
Alternative spaces for free expression are on the rise in Africa. As voices of freedom, they’re quickly taking up their place as avenues where sexual and gender minorities can freely express themselves in audiovisual spaces such as podcasts. Selly Thiam is a journalist, filmmaker, radio producer, writer and the executive producer and host of AfroQueer. AfroQueer is […]
ght into discussions on women and girls’ rights in Zimbabwe May 27, 2020 By Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ), in response to COVID19 has been conducting weekly twitter chats since the announcement of the national lockdown. Different experts get to engage with the general public to discuss the […]