Region: Southern Africa
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Lupane State University partners with Urban Futures and youths to fight climate change
In a bid to address the urgent challenges of climate change and foster local innovations, Lupane State University (LSU) has teamed up with several youth empowerment organizations, including Hivos’ Urban Futures program, to equip young people with the skills needed to become climate change champions. This initiative, which reflects a growing global emphasis on sustainable…
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Planting seeds of change at the Urban Futures meeting in Zambia
Urban food systems are increasingly recognized as critical to sustainable development, climate resilience, and social equity. At the heart of this transformation is our Urban Futures program, which held its first post-inception meeting in Zambia earlier this year. Participants from Latin America, Southern Africa, and Indonesia gathered for more than just dialogue. It was about…
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Women in Leadership summit in Zimbabwe: a show of strength
By Rutendo Singadi, Communications Assistant, Hub SAF It’s a welcome sight to see a group of women united by a shared vision to uplift one another and serve as a voice for those who cannot speak out. The recent two-day High-Level Women in Leadership Summit in Zimbabwe was both a significant vote of confidence in…
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Building a future where every child’s rights are protected in Zambia
Hivos, through the Regional SRHR Fund, co-convened a regional gathering on the implementation of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Model Law on eradicating child marriage and protecting children already in marriage.
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An insider’s view on just climate action in Zambia
Mangiza Chirwa is a program manager at Hivos in Zambia. 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 Zambia, the ways it affects people, and the work…
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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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Closing out a life-changing project for women and youth in Zimbabwe
Our Women and Youth Inclusion for Equality (WYI4E) project, launched in January 2022, came to an end this last June. Its aim was to empower women and youth to participate in accountability and decision-making processes in Zimbabwe and create tangible change within their spheres of influence. To mark its achievements, we held a close-out meeting…
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Charcoal and theater in Zambia
A familiar sight at markets in Zambia’s capital Lusaka are charcoal sellers who hawk their wares from Luangwa and Rufunsa – districts thought to produce premium quality charcoal. This reputation, however, does not do Luangwa and Rufunsa any good. Both are located in the Lower Kafue Basin, which hosts major biodiversity hotspots and supports the livelihoods…
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Namibia’s groundbreaking ruling: a victory for LGBTIQ+ equality
In a historic ruling on June 21, 2024, the Namibian High Court declared the country’s laws banning same-sex relations unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for human rights and LGBTIQ+ equality in the region. Central to this landmark victory is Friedel Dausab, a prominent lawyer and passionate human rights advocate.
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Community-based strategies for climate resilience in Zambia
Agriculture and fishing form the backbone of the Lukanga community’s livelihood in Zambia’s Central Province. The area is important for its wetlands and forests, which used to both feed and provide an income for the inhabitants. However, a recent visit by our Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) team to Waya Ward in Lukanga confirmed…
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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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Youth shaping urban food systems in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Our work on urban food systems in Zambia and Zimbabwe supports young people and youth-led organizations focused on building climate-resilient urban food systems to ensure healthy and accessible food for all.
