Region: Southern Africa
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Using technology for transparency and accountability in Malawi
This June, Hivos’ Voices and Actions for Accountability in Malawi (VAAM) project launched an online platform to better connect citizens with local authorities. The project falls under our Civic Rights in a Digital Age impact area, which aims for vibrant civic spaces, responsible use of technology, and just use of public resources. Called ‘Mzinda Wanga,’…
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Women take on climate change in Zambia
Zambia is being hard hit by climate change. The impacts of which are most felt by already marginalized groups such as women, differently-abled people, and young people, who are rarely in decision-making positions. Read how Lucy Dende is trying to make a difference.
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Data Collectors for Nutrition Profile Data Collection
Purpose of the Job: The main purpose of this assignment is to conduct field data collection in Lusaka and Chongwe. Location: Lusaka and Chongwe, Zambia Type: Short Term Field Assistance Period of Performance: June/July 2022 (15 days) Introduction Hivos is implementing the Healthy Food Africa (HFA) project which aims to increase the resilience of food…
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Terms of Reference: consultancy end-line evaluation for the Regional SRHR Fund
The SRHR Fund, a four-year regional program implemented by Hivos with support from the embassy of Sweden in Lusaka through Sida’s regional SRHR team, is currently in its final year of implementation. Hivos seeks to conduct an end-line evaluation to assess the impact the program has made in the East and Southern Africa region. Purpose…
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Big political strides made during Women’s Month in Zimbabwe
The global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, and the viral success of the hashtag #BreakTheBias throughout the month, saw happy outcomes for women Hivos supports in different areas of the world, in this case, Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, Women’s Month – March – coincided with local by-elections for Members of Parliament and…
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Hon Matsunga: Let’s celebrate women in politics
Hon. Susan Matsunga began her political journey in 1999 after joining the then recently formed opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). She was elected MP in the 2018 general elections, only to be recalled in 2020. But she presented herself as candidate for the Citizen’s Coalition for Change in Mufakose Township in Harare, winning…
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Hon. Mahlangu: Work with the people, always!
Hon. Sichelesile Mahlangu believes the key to winning elections is maintaining a presence among the people you want to vote for you. This also helps you understand their needs. First elected MP in 2018, but then recalled in 2020, this is how the new MP for Pumula Constituency made her way to victory in Zimbabwe’s…
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Youth engagement and innovation: what we need in the fight against climate change
Our VCA program is actively engaging young people to help shape Zambia’s climate change agenda with innovative, locally-relevant and viable solutions. “This conversation about climate change should be a young person’s problem and concern.”
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She Leads – Her Stories 2022 newsletter
Her Stories is a Hivos She Leads project newsletter showcasing some of the community work and impact by Hivos and partners involved in the project. The second edition is focused on the activities around the 16 Days against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The She Leads project focuses on promoting the full and effective participation and leadership…
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Call for suppliers: Hivos hub Southern Africa – Zimbabwe
Deadline: Friday 15 April 2022 Current and prospective suppliers are invited to participate in a supplier vetting and selection process. Prospective suppliers who satisfy the predetermined vetting and selection criteria shall form part of our approved and preferred list for the year 2022 – 2024. List of services required covers the following: Accommodation, workshop and…
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How Free to be Me makes sure that local LGBTIQ+ communities set their own agenda
Local ownership has always been in Hivos’ DNA; it’s also one of our key strategies to achieve real and lasting change. One of our programs that truly puts LGBTIQ+ people and their organizations in the driving seat is Free to be Me. At the end of 2021, representatives of the program’s rightsholder groups held a…
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Voices for Just Climate Action: a year in review
The IPCC report published last week once again shows the urgent need for swift and effective action to counter the climate crisis. This crisis is clearly a political, social and ethical challenge, rather than a purely environmental one. Also, there is no doubt that climate change is affecting those least responsible for it the most.…
