ster April 16, 2020 By Samantha Nengomasha “How are you feeling today?” Optimism and pessimism are rapidly being interchanged continuously in development, an implication of Covid-19. Globalisation has once again teased the human capacity to adapt and evolve. We are preparing combat to maintain balance, an ironic form of balance seeing […]
between the monster on the street and the monster at home April 15, 2020 By Vimbai Chandaengerwa As part of the global fight against the coronavirus, many countries have followed the #StayHome call. Over 90 countries and territories have ordered national lockdowns and encouraged social distancing to slow down its spread. Although the […]
Written by Paula Bernardi (Country Coordinator Brazil) and Daniel Torre (Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator) Deforestation and lack of protection are doubling the vulnerability of Indigenous Peoples and local communities The COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing very clear: we are all connected. The outbreak is confronting us worldwide with health risks and changes in our […]
We’re launching set of learning circles in collaboration with Open Contracting Partnership in an effort to grow and strengthen our community of practice. These intensive online discussions will focus on key themes for OC implementation.
women leaderships in Jordan April 11, 2020 By Shara Jazzar Over the course of 3 months, 24 women leaders from across Jordan gathered every week in Amman to attend the “Principles of Community Organizing for Stronger Women Leaderships” course organized by Hivos, with the aim of enabling Jordanian women to impact political and […]
The spread of COVID-19 is increasing worldwide. In Latin America, where developments are about two weeks behind Europe, they’re holding their breath. We spoke to our colleague in Costa Rica, Women’s Empowerment Program Development Manager Manine Arends, about her concerns and what lies ahead. “Measures to halt the spread of the disease vary enormously here […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in a way that seemed unimaginable only weeks ago. While governments struggle to keep their health systems afloat, stocks dwindle and prices of medical equipment surge. In response, the call for transparency and accountability in health procurement is growing.
hip directly to state, KAFA is protecting women in Lebanon April 7, 2020 By Laudy Issa KAFA’s new unifying draft for a civil personal status law in Lebanon seems more essential than ever during the COVID-19 lockdown, considering the “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” that United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently spoke […]
Stone Town Records was founded 5 years ago with three friends whose paths crossed at the Dar es Salaam University in Tanzania during a students’ exchange program. Housed along the Stone Town streets in Zanzibar- the roots of the renowned Taarab music – Stone Town Records emerged as a community of artists who came together […]
In this interview Esther Nekambi, Director of the Uganda Flower Exporter Association (UFEA), sheds some light on the challenges women workers face and how an organization like UFEA can help.
Examining the gendered needs and rights of employees working in the flower farms has never been timelier. While women account for 70 to 80 percent of workers in the highly lucrative horticulture sector, they are often in seasonal employment or taking on board as casual laborers. Since they are encumbered by the reproductive and care roles, flower farms seems to prefer men to women when it comes to permanent employment.
The Alliance for Zambia Informal Economy Associations (AZIEA) Secretary General Lameck Kashiwa says the informal markets are already feeling the devastating impact of COVID-19.