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 […]
Hivos is looking for a junior project officer who will play a critical role in the implementation of the Rural Women Cultivating Change program in Kenya. Are you enthusiastic in gender, agriculture or climate justice and eager to use your skills and talent in amplifying the voices of rural women?
Over the last eight years, we have funded no fewer than 745 projects that contributed to inclusive change through our special Voice program.
In three counties surrounding Mount Kenya, an entrepreneurial revolution is transforming lives and addressing climate change. ENERGIA’s Women in Energy Enterprises in Kenya project, also known as WEEK 3, is lighting up more than homes—it’s illuminating the path toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy future. By Practical Action Kenya Supporting women entrepreneurs Spearheaded by […]
By Onyonge Mengo and Moses Awuor “Africa is Rising!”—or so the narrative goes. But the sun of economic growth does not shine on everyone. African youth face record-high unemployment, political underrepresentation, and limited access to resources. In 2024 alone, 19 African countries have held elections, yet young people – one-third of the continent’s population – […]
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 […]