In a world unsettled by change, conflict, and uncertainty, where civil society and its voices face powerful opposing forces, something important is taking root in the occupied Palestinian territory.
We’re looking to recruit a Project Officer to join our Connect, Defend, Act! program in the occupied Palestinian territory to support civil society actors in their efforts to defend and expand civic space.
The Voices for Just Climate Action program in Tunisia has just ended. While the program’s work in other countries continues for a few more months, we’re looking back at its results in Tunisia. Program Manager Essia Guezzi experienced it from beginning to end; we’ve asked her to share its achievements and her insights with us. […]
Building on the first Green Growth Summit’s success, Hivos is hosting the region’s most pioneering changemakers for the second consecutive year in Cairo on June 16.
In the far South of Tunisia – where environmental degradation meets systemic neglect – a powerful form of resistance is taking shape. Through dance, photography, performance art, and other disciplines, Danseurs Citoyens Sud (DCS) shows art can also be an excellent tool of transformation, learning, and advocacy for climate justice. Voices for Just Climate Action […]
In a vibrant and evolving entrepreneurial arena, two Tunisian startup founders embody a new generation of entrepreneurs, combining innovation, resilience, and a bold international outlook. Coming from very different sectors – e-commerce and agritech – Dabchy and Seabex are both driven by a fierce desire to turn local initiatives into global ventures with impact. Supported […]
Hivos is recruiting for a project office to support planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting at country and regional level for the Connect, Defend, Act! program in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Hivos is implementing a project in Tunisia with the aim of increasing the resilience of civil society organizations through equipping them with legal tools, safety mechanisms and evidence-based advocacy messages to strengthen civic space. We’re looking for a Project Manager (PM) to oversee the implementation of this project both strategically and operationally.
Parliamentarians slam government renewable energy violations In March 2025, 86 deputies from Tunisia’s Assembly of the People’s Representatives issued a public statement accusing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy of numerous legal and procedural violations in its management of renewable energy projects. This has put the growing demand for greater transparency, energy sovereignty, and […]
Climate change has a profound impact on youth in Tunisia, affecting their education, job opportunities, and living conditions. Water shortages and agricultural decline are forcing many young people to leave rural areas in search of work, while their exclusion from decision-making processes limits their ability to drive change. However, Tunisian Youth Impact (TYI) is working […]
Call for concept notes to do a Civic Space Situation Analysis in Palestine for the Connect, Defend, Act! (CDA) project. Send your concepts notes before March 4th, 2025.
It all started in 2020, when the world came to a halt. As countries locked down and economies faltered, youth unemployment in North Africa soared. All the while, the region’s fragile ecosystems continued to face unprecedented challenges. Hivos stepped up to the challenge and launched GreenWorks, a unique green initiative that also targeted youth unemployment. […]