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    As a passionate advocate and a mentor to young women and girls, Angelina Alexandre Nuvunga is a leading voice in the Feminist 30 under 30 campaign. Angelina’s work exemplifies the power of young women to shape their futures. “The future is in our hands, and we must shape it with courage and conviction,” she says. […]

  • News

    For some participants, this was their first experience with graduating – an occasion greeted with applause and cheer. It was the Urban Futures Advanced Certificate in Green Technologies and Sustainable Food Systems graduation ceremony recently held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.   The course these young graduates had followed was part of our Urban Futures program, which aims […]

    April 1, 2025

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    The far-reaching social implications of climate change can be difficult to comprehend, but in the rural district of Rufunsa, Zambia, they are painfully evident. Climate-induced droughts have led to a cascade of health and social crises one might not immediately think of: diseases, school dropouts, child marriages, and the exploitation of vulnerable youth.   Climate change-induced […]

    March 5, 2025

  • vacancy

    Hivos is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Regional Director – hub Southern Africa. We are looking for candidates who are willing to take on the task of guiding Hivos in this region through challenging times as well as contributing to future of Hivos global.

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    At AWID International Forum 2024, Hivos participated in two sessions with teams from East and Southern Africa focusing on the anti-gender movement in Africa and the feminist voices against instability in Mozambique. AWID is a global conference bringing together activists, advocates, and feminists committed to advancing justice and equality. The forum provided an essential platform […]

    December 18, 2024

  • News

    At the end of November 2024, young entrepreneurs showcased ground breaking agricultural innovations at the Urban Futures Spark My Urban City Green youth climate conference. Held over two days in Harare, the event brought together agro-entrepreneurs from Chongwe, Kitwe (Zambia), Bulawayo, and Harare (Zimbabwe). The conference emphasized youth leadership and collaboration, with a focus on […]

    December 18, 2024

  • story

    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 […]

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    By Diego Orellana, Global Urban Futures Project Manager Urban food systems face immense challenges: they both consume over 70 percent of the world’s food and significantly contribute to environmental degradation. Among the 1.7 billion food-insecure people globally, many reside in urban and peri-urban areas. They also struggle with inequality, climate change, and malnutrition. Tackling these […]

    December 9, 2024