zzar Linking and Learning 2019: Sharing Experiences from the Field October 1, 2019 By Shara Jazzar The Linking and Learning Conference was an opportunity to share experiences from the grassroots level from beneficiaries of the WE4L program from Lebanon, Jordan, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Such input enables to see the impact the […]
ing conference highlights the importance of gender audits October 1, 2019 By Laudy Issa A panel of experts introduced the role and importance of gender audits and the International Labour Organization (ILO) methodology to move forward in achieving gender equality at the 2019 Hivos Linking and Learning conference. A gender audit checks whether […]
ategies on achieving inclusive gender equality at Hivos’ Linking and Learning conference October 1, 2019 By Laudy Issa A panel of experts at the annual Hivos WE4L Linking & Learning conference shared strategies on achieving inclusive gender equality, the fifth sustainable development goal set by the United Nations to provide women with equal […]
New from ARTICLE 19, a game to help you navigate your right to information. Learn how to file right to information requests, exemptions and appeals. Roll the dice and see if you can find out information from the national government or your local school.
zzar Linking and Learning 2019: Different Contexts, Similar Challenges October 1, 2019 By Shara Jazzar The Linking and Learning Conference, which took place this year in the Jordanian capital Amman, gathered women activists as well as Hivos partners and beneficiaries from Southern Africa – Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe – and the Middle […]
nternational WE4L team for 2019 Linking & Learning conference October 1, 2019 By Laudy Issa Jordan greeted members of the Hivos Women Empowered For Leadership (WE4L) team, different implementing partners, and youth activists with traditional dancing and multi-cultural mingling ahead of WE4L’s Linking and Learning conference. The annual conference brings together participants from […]
Hivos Southern Africa’s Monica Tabengwa was honored by the Other Foundation as an outstanding, long-serving LGBTI activist at a tribute event during the 2019 kopano in Johannesburg, South Africa. Monica earned this recognition, along with one other activist, because of her exemplary and long-standing contribution – at great personal sacrifice – in cultivating strong LGBT+ […]
At Hivos, we are constantly looking for new ideas and strategies to help us tackle current and upcoming challenges as we try to build a more just and fair society. To explore these new opportunities, Hivos is opening its doors to creatives and innovators who are operating ahead of the curve in rethinking the future […]
On 22 September 2019, during the Energy Transition Track: Clean Cooking, Energy and Health session, prior to the United Nations Climate Action Summit, government and private sector representatives, local authorities and members from international organizations met to discuss concrete actions towards a just energy transition in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to spur […]
Hivos and ALEP are proud to announce that The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has approved a new US$ 10.5 million program that supports the sustainability of services for key HIV populations in Latin America. Hivos was selected by Alianza Liderazgo en Positivo (Positive Leadership Alliance) as the Principal Recipient for this program, […]
‘Free the seed’ is not just turning out to be a fancy tag line on paper. For Caroline Alango, it’s a lived reality for the change she desires to see in the seed sector. As the founder of Dash Crop Limited, Caroline’s journey began in 2014 with a cassava seed. Her drive was only […]
A Q&A with Rita Poppe From September 23 to 29, the city of New York will host the annual climate week. Besides panel discussion, concerts and exhibitions, the Climate Action Summit of the UN Secretary-General will be organized. In the same week, the SDG Summit will also take place, bringing together the climate and development […]