A journalist who is “fueling” clean energy conversations Simple energy technologies can save lives and trees when made available, James Chavula writes. The Malawian journalist, supported by Hivos’ Green and Inclusive Energy Program, is on a mission to shake up the energy debate in his country. His groundbreaking stories reveal a major problem in Malawi: […]
By Paulo Villalobos Saborío for the Costa Rican news platform ameliarueda.com* In Latin America, the Dutch NGO Hivos supports causes related to human rights, protection of the environment and independent journalism. This year, Hivos is marking 50 years of support for the “sparks of change” ignited by frontrunners who have gained the confidence needed to generate […]
I am pleased to present to you Hivos East Africa’s 2017 annual report. This report presents some of our achievements and highlights in advancing social and environmental justice in the region. In 2017, the East African region witnessed one of the highest economic growth rates in the continent. This unfortunately did not translate to significant […]
Funds set to advance business journalism and market transparency in Africa The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa and the Ford Foundation awarded grants to ten non-governmental organizations across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to advance market transparency, and enhance access to information about business and finance, policies and practices that impact inclusive economic growth and human […]
As part of the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hivos will sign several conventions and begin its work with its first major donor. The activities will focus on traveling to the past, visiting the present and projecting the future. The organization will begin the trend analysis to project future scenarios. The humanistic social innovation organization […]
Barometer launches in Johannesburg August 20, 2018 Activists from across the SADC region joined together at Constitution Hill on the eve of Women’s Day, 7 September 2018 to celebrate the gains in gender equality and launch the 10th SADC Gender Barometer. The launch which was held at the old Women’s Prison was […]
Open Up Contracting program partners become selected winners of 2018 CivicTech4Democracy August 20, 2018 We are happy to share that two of the partners in the Open Contracting program in Guatemala were selected winners of the 2018 CivicTech4Democracy. Plaza Publica and Ojo con mi pisto have been making a lot of impact in Guatemala in […]
Creation of biodigester markets in Africa is feasible, according to a new analysis from the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with Hivos. With support from the US National Institutes of Health and the Clean Cooking Implementation Science Network; the biogas programmes of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were evaluated using the RE-AIM framework, an approach that […]
Fewer choices, shrinking diversity and rising food giants They say seeds are the soul of agriculture, a statement that fights to justify some truth but all indications of reality show an uncertain future of seeds. Currently, it is estimated that the world has lost 75 per cent of its crop diversity. A stark reality that […]
in the Press: Local women ‘take the lead ‘ on social change through ‘kitchen meetings’ August 7, 2018 Originally published in The Jordan Times on 2 August 2018. AMMAN — Dozens of Jordanian women from around the Kingdom have come together in “kitchen meetings”, an innovative platform created for them to discuss […]
uring the Lebanese Elections: How female candidates were disadvantaged August 1, 2018 by Noura El-Turk “Women’s Representation in Media – Elections 2018” a new study brings a detailed account of Lebanese media during elections and its impact on Female candidates. Maharat Foundation, a partner in the Hivos Women Empowered for Leadership programme […]
n Lebanese Women’s Presence in the Media during the 2018 Elections August 1, 2018 For the Original Arabic text please go to this link. WE4L Partner Maharat Foundation organized a meeting to launch the study “Women’s Presence in the Media – the 2018 Elections” at Antwork in Spears – Beirut, on Monday, […]