A familiar sight at markets in Zambia’s capital Lusaka are charcoal sellers who hawk their wares from Luangwa and Rufunsa – districts thought to produce premium quality charcoal. This reputation, however, does not do Luangwa and Rufunsa any good. Both are located in the Lower Kafue Basin, which hosts major biodiversity hotspots and supports the livelihoods […]
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Knowledge Management & Learning Officer (KLMO) for the Urban Futures Program.
In a historic ruling on June 21, 2024, the Namibian High Court declared the country’s laws banning same-sex relations unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for human rights and LGBTIQ+ equality in the region. Central to this landmark victory is Friedel Dausab, a prominent lawyer and passionate human rights advocate.
Agriculture and fishing form the backbone of the Lukanga community’s livelihood in Zambia’s Central Province. The area is important for its wetlands and forests, which used to both feed and provide an income for the inhabitants. However, a recent visit by our Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) team to Waya Ward in Lukanga confirmed […]
“Around the world, we supports grassroots leaders. But increasingly, powerful interests try to shut them down through harassment, violence and even imprisonment. That’s why the EU SEE initiative is so important,” says Hivos CEO Anne Jellema.
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program Assistant for the Connect, Defend, Act! program.
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Administration Officer – Connect, Defend, Act!
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Officer – HealthyFoodAfrica (HFA).
Our work on urban food systems in Zambia and Zimbabwe took off this March at the launch ceremonies of Hivos Southern Africa’s Urban Futures program in Bulawayo and Lusaka. The Urban Futures program will support young people and youth-led organizations focused on building climate-resilient urban food systems to ensure healthy and accessible food for all. […]
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of LGBTIQ+ Economic Development Lead for the Free to be Me program.
Hivos Southern Africa Hub is inviting current and prospective suppliers of goods and services for inclusion in the supplier database for the period 2024 – 2026.
We are looking for a Program Officer for Free to Be Me – an ambitious and innovative program that will help build and maintain a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement.