From 31 October – 1 November 2018, the fourth edition of the International Off-grid Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IOREC) takes place in Singapore. The conference, organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency, is the global platform for sharing experience and best practices on off-grid energy systems and brings together experts from governments, private sector, […]
Data for good! October 18, 2018 Reflections from the International Open Data Conference Blog by Sally Akinyi, October 18, 2018 The future is open! This was the main message at the 4th International Open Data Conference. On 27- 28 September 2018, 1500 participants from the data community came together in Buenos Aires. Participants from […]
On September 29 2018, Lebanese General Security forces attempted to shut down a conference organized by the Arab Foundation of Freedom and Equality (AFE), a Hivos partner that advocates for human and gender rights. The ‘Networking, Exchange, Development, Wellness and Achievements’ (NEDWA) conference aims to promote recognition and respect for sexuality, gender, and bodily rights […]
This year’s theme for the World Food Day comes at an opportune time signaling the need to act if we are to achieve our Zero Hunger World by 2030. In Zambia, we can clearly affirm that so many actions are being taken to accomplish this, but the question is: Is everybody on board? Are all […]
ing the meaning of leadership is essential to WE4L October 15, 2018 By Laudy Issa The need to redefine the constructed meaning of leadership and tackle gender roles within the family emerged as key elements in the keynote speech at the 2018 Women Empowered for Leadership (WE4L) Linking and Learning event. Delivered by Salma […]
Hivos East Africa’s Renewable Energy Program manager, Jean Marc Sika, was recently awarded the title of Monsieur le Grand Chancelier des Ordres burkinabè for his exceptional role in upscaling biogas and bio-digester technology in Burkina Faso. Hailed as one of the founding fathers of biogas in Burkina Faso, Jean Marc has shown astounding leadership, particularly […]
Hivos East Africa is organizing a summit on the rise of a new generation of content makers and their role in propelling alternative spaces that bolster free expression. The summit will take place on 4-5 December 2018 in Nairobi. While the role of critical voices in the shrinking civic space continues to grow dimmer globally, […]
The true cost of food isn’t on the package Factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and soil erosion are not considered in today’s cost calculations of products and production systems. Nor are the effects these product and systems have on society and health. If such factors were taken into account, the true cost […]
Hivos congratulates the winners of the NOthing about us, Without Us! (NOW-Us!) Awards at the annual Partos Innovation Festival in Amsterdam. Three initiatives that work to empower marginalized groups were selected and awarded 25,000 euros (first place), 15,000 euros (second place) and 10,000 euros (third place). The NOW-Us! Awards recognize projects that support thus far […]
: Gender youth camp in Jordan highlights gender issues October 11, 2018 By Laudy Issa A learning youth camp organized by WE4L used an inclusive and interactive approach to create a platform for dialogue on power inequity and gender issues for 100 Jordanian youths. How the Youth Camp was organised Implemented in collaboration […]
ussing the work they are doing in their countries 2018 WE4L Linking and Learning Event: A space for innovation and sharing October 11, 2018 By Laudy Issa Hivos hosted the 2018 Linking and Learning Event for the Women Empowered for Leadership program on October 1 and 2, bringing together different partner organisations and stakeholders […]
Hivos Southern Africa through its Malawi country office supported the fifteenth edition of the Lake of Stars Arts Festival held from 28 to 30 September 2018 in Salima, Malawi. The festival attracted more than 5,000 people including tourists from around the globe. Hivos in partnership with Lake of Stars supported the event through the Culture […]