Region: Middle East & North Africa
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Reflecting on the R.O.O.M. program (2017–2024)
The Resources of Open Minds (R.O.O.M.) program, which Hivos started in 2017, is a great example of how creativity can challenge the status quo. Ending this year, R.O.O.M. empowered creators across Africa and the Middle East to amplify diverse, alternative ethical and social narratives in societies where public space continues to shrink. As we close…
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The future of climate justice in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine
SharaKa – for Inclusive Climate Action is a new Hivos program that tackles climate justice challenges in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine (oPt) by bringing together civil society and media actors to jointly conduct effective advocacy. An important part of this initiative is the program’s MENA Climate Justice Platform (MENA-CJP), a pioneering space for uniting…
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Tunis’ new community garden is planting seeds of change for residents
In the vibrant city of Tunis, a transformative initiative is unfolding at Belvédère Park: a new community vegetable garden designed to nourish not only the local residents, but the soil as well. It’s part of the AfriFOODlinks program, coordinated by Hivos in collaboration with local partners and implemented by the Observatory of Food Sovereignty and…
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Hivos calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians in Lebanon
Hivos stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during this time of immense hardship. Israel’s recent escalation of attacks against Hezbollah has injured and killed thousands of Lebanese civilians. We unequivocally condemn any violence that claims innocent lives, displaces families, and devastates communities. All parties to this conflict must abide by international humanitarian law…
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Farmers in southern Tunisia: stories of survival and innovation
In the arid landscapes of southern Tunisia, farmers are waging a largely overlooked battle with rising temperatures, soil salinization, and increasing water scarcity. But they are adapting their practices to withstand the impacts of climate change. Working with local and international research centers in places like Sfax and Borj Cedria, they seek solutions to these…
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Safeguarding civic space with the launch of Connect, Defend, Act!
Hivos proudly announces Connect, Defend, Act! – an ambitious five-year initiative aimed at combating shrinking civic space in Colombia, Indonesia, Malawi and the occupied Palestinian territory.
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Hivos’ GreenWorks journey ends on a high note
Should climate transition policies prioritize environmental goals or social ones? How about both? Our GreenWorks program, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, showed it’s possible.
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Hivos co-leads landmark EU partnership to support civil society globally
“Around the world, we supports grassroots leaders. But increasingly, powerful interests try to shut them down through harassment, violence and even imprisonment. That’s why the EU SEE initiative is so important,” says Hivos CEO Anne Jellema.
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Working on the green transition in North Africa
We’re in middle of organizing the Green Growth Summit. A regional event in Tunis and Cairo that will build partnerships for climate change mitigation and open green economic pathways in North Africa. Imen Boudali sat down with Noha El Sebaie, Program Manager for Hivos’ Green Entrepreneurship and Employability programs in the MENA region. What does…
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Why We Lead is not at the UN Commission on Population and Development
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Hivos will host the Green Growth Summit
Hivos is excited to announce the Green Growth Summit, a regional event organized in Tunis and Cairo that will build partnerships for climate change mitigation and open green economic pathways in North Africa. The Summit, organized by Hivos and partners from the development and private sectors, will take place on April 30 (Tunis, Tunisia) and…
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An insider’s view on just climate action in Tunisia
Essia Guezzi is a program manager at Hivos in Tunisia. She runs our Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program, working with local communities to make their voices heard in national and global discussions on the climate crisis. We talked to her about climate change in Tunisia, the ways it affects its people, and the work Hivos…