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    The Amazonian Indigenous Health and Climate Change Route (Ruta de la Salud Indígena Amazónica y Cambio Climático) is a unique initiative working to restore the delicate balance between nature, health, and spirituality that defines well-being in Amazonian Indigenous communities. As climate change disrupts this harmony, communities across Ecuador, Brazil, and Colombia are working with Hivos […]

  • vacancy

    We’re looking for Donor Outreach Manager Latin America to join our Business Development team. In this role, you will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage different outreach activities (presentation, events).

  • News

    Paula Moreira runs our Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program in Brazil, which helps local communities make their voices heard in national and global discussions on the climate crisis. We talked to her on Skype the other day about this summer’s record-breaking wildfires in the country. “Brazil is ablaze – once again. This year, fires […]

    August 29, 2024

  • vacancy

    Hivos is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic researcher to conduct research and contribute to the development and publication of research outputs on the enabling environment for civil society.

  • blog

    Thaís Santos, program manager for Hivos in Brazil, shares her journey from a socially conscious university student to a leader in the Global Girls Creating Change program, which aims to amplify the voices and actions of girls in the fight for climate justice

    August 14, 2024

  • blog

    Irazú (they/them) works from Costa Rica to improve the living conditions of people with HIV in Latin America and help those who are at high risk of contracting HIV. Traditionally, Costa Rica has been a safe haven for LGBTIQ+ refugees from the region, but in recent years that position has been under pressure. Is Pride […]

    July 3, 2024

  • blog

    Lorena Yañez (she/her) works for Hivos in Bolivia to develop projects that contribute to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. There still remains much to do in the country when it comes to the legal protection of LGBTIQ+ people. For example, although you can legally change your name and gender on official documents, same-sex married isn’t […]

    June 18, 2024