With its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, Kenya has positioned itself as a climate leader, setting ambitious goals to slash emissions by 35% and build a resilient, green economy by 2035. At first glance, it is inspiring, especially from a country responsible for just 0.16% of global greenhouse gas emissions. But ambition and action, while necessary, are […]
The second Africa Climate Summit coming up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia offers a unique blend of promise and pragmatism. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit held in Nairobi in 2023, this year’s gathering must shift its focus from grand declarations to a single, vital concept: accountability. By Kennedy Mugochi, Regional Director for Hivos […]
The media has a critical role in upholding the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community and fostering greater understanding. Our Free to be Me program aims to ensure that societal leaders, influencers, media and the public increasingly and openly support the rights of LGBTIQ+ people. As part of Free to be Me, we enlisted the support […]
Do you have substantial knowledge and experience in the field of finance in the non-profit sector? We are seeking a committed detail-oriented Finance Officer to support our finance team during a critical program closure phase.
In the heart of Makueni County, Eastern Kenya, where the parched earth is a testament to ongoing drought and climate unpredictability—water is not just life. It is power, education, dignity, and survival. And when the taps run dry, so do many dreams.
The first international environmental justice conference in the Baltics took place at the beginning of April. Diverse voices from around the world came together to reflect on environmental justice and on the future of climate action. Hivos’ Abigael Kiprono made her way to Estonia to talk with Estonian Members of Parliament, engage with youth, and […]
Tucked away in Gilgil’s Makongo Ward, a three-hour drive northwest of Nairobi, lies Makongo Village — where farming isn’t just a way of life, it is life. It’s here, amid the rocky, muddy terrain and lush green hills, that 25 community leaders have gathered under the Rural Women Cultivating Change (RWCC) program for an agroecology […]
By Cynthia Omondi Today I’m headed for Makongo Village, some hundred kilometers northwest of Nairobi. After an hour or two of punishment on the rocky, muddy roads, I step out to stretch, gazing at the undulating green hills — a testament to hard, unseen labor. Women in colorful wraps are bent over their fields, […]
“I listened as some delegations pushed back against terms that should be non-negotiable: comprehensive sexuality education, safe abortion, gender equality. These are not just words; they are lifelines for young women.”
In celebration of this years World Environment Day, Hivos is inviting submissions from photographers and sketch artists with original work that capture environmental degradation and climate change in Zambia.
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join the Free to be Me team in Kenya, East Africa. Besides overseeing all finance and accounting aspects of the program, you’ll particularly work to coordinate the grants closure process.
Three years ago, friends and entrepreneurs Rodney, Adam and Chris joined forces to establish the Queer and Allied Chamber of Commerce of Africa (QACC Africa). Their mission: to create a safe and supportive environment for queer entrepreneurs. From homophobic suppliers to difficulties in obtaining a loan – queer entrepreneurs in Africa face significant challenges. And […]