In Ecuador, the fight against gender-based violence isn’t just happening in the streets—it’s happening online. Sitting behind their screens, women and LGBTIQ+ individuals are facing an onslaught of digital harassment, exploitation, and threats.
The steadily worsening climate crisis now has Latin America fully in its grip. Across the region, severe droughts, flooding, and wildfires have ravaged countries like Brazil, Ecuador, and Bolivia, destroying forests, wildlife, and livelihoods. These extreme weather events are clear signals of a climate emergency spiraling out of control, pushing vulnerable ecosystems to the brink […]
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 […]
When it comes to creating a sustainable future, collaboration and conversation are key. Our Urban Futures program focuses on improving urban food systems, youth well-being, and climate action.
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).
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 […]
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.
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
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.
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 […]
Preparing girls to occupy decision-making spaces is crucial not only for gender equality but also for climate justice.
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 […]