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    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. […]

  • blog

    By Mariam Khalaf, Hivos – We Lead MENA From December 2 to 5, feminists from all over the world gathered in Bangkok for the AWID Forum. This global conference offers a space for activists to connect, learn and grow. I run the We Lead program in the MENA region and I attended the conference with […]

    December 16, 2024
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    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 […]

  • vacancy

    Hivos Middle East and North Africa is looking for a Finance Officer to support the program teams. The position is based in Tunis or Beirut. 

  • vacancy

    Would you like to work on designing and implementing green transformation programs? Are you passionate about a just green transition which is inclusive of local marginalized communities? Then we’re looking for you!

  • blog

    SharaKa – for Inclusive Climate Action is a new Hivos program that tackles climate justice challenges in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine (oPt) by bringing together civil society and media actors to jointly conduct effective advocacy. An important part of this initiative is the program’s MENA Climate Justice Platform (MENA-CJP), a pioneering space for uniting […]

    October 9, 2024
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    In the vibrant city of Tunis, a transformative initiative is unfolding at Belvédère Park: a new community vegetable garden designed to nourish not only the local residents, but the soil as well. It’s part of the AfriFOODlinks program, coordinated by Hivos in collaboration with local partners and implemented by the Observatory of Food Sovereignty and […]

  • vacancy

    We are looking for a part-time Project Officer, specializing in grants and contracts for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of our work with the Digital Defenders Program (DDP). The candidate will be supporting with emergency requests, proposals, and external stakeholder management.

  • News

    Hivos stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during this time of immense hardship. Israel’s recent escalation of attacks against Hezbollah has injured and killed thousands of Lebanese civilians. We unequivocally condemn any violence that claims innocent lives, displaces families, and devastates communities. All parties to this conflict must abide by international humanitarian law […]

    October 1, 2024
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    In the arid landscapes of southern Tunisia, farmers are waging a largely overlooked battle with rising temperatures, soil salinization, and increasing water scarcity. But they are adapting their practices to withstand the impacts of climate change. Working with local and international research centers in places like Sfax and Borj Cedria, they seek solutions to these […]