A core aspect of our She Leads project is promoting the full and effective participation and leadership of women and girls in political and societal decision-making. One such leader is Dorothy Inusa – a worker at Selby Enterprises African Preserves farm in the Mazowe area, Zimbabwe. Dorothy holds multiple leadership positions at the fruit and vegetable […]
“It’s exciting to see that traditional leadership is supporting and actively participating in climate change initiatives as this will help target climate action from the local level as well.” This was the sentiment shared by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema as he interacted with Hivos’ Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) during the Zambia International Trade […]
Adolescent pregnancy has been a public health challenge in Uganda. Adolescent girls and young women do not have adequate access to SRHR information and services. Those who want to prevent unintended pregnancy do not have adequate access to modern contraception as a result some resort to unsafe abortions which contribute to maternal deaths and injuries. […]
By Kennedy Mugochi, Regional Director of Hivos Southern Africa In June 2022, I had the pleasure of participating in a meeting on climate justice in Zambia attended by both climate justice experts and traditional leaders. It provided a unique window into how a global development agenda like climate justice plays out at local level and […]
This June, Hivos’ Voices and Actions for Accountability in Malawi (VAAM) project launched an online platform to better connect citizens with local authorities. The project falls under our Civic Rights in a Digital Age impact area, which aims for vibrant civic spaces, responsible use of technology, and just use of public resources. Called ‘Mzinda Wanga,’ […]
Zambia is being hard hit by climate change. The impacts of which are most felt by already marginalized groups such as women, differently-abled people, and young people, who are rarely in decision-making positions. Read how Lucy Dende is trying to make a difference.
Purpose of the Job: The main purpose of this assignment is to conduct field data collection in Lusaka and Chongwe. Location: Lusaka and Chongwe, Zambia Type: Short Term Field Assistance Period of Performance: June/July 2022 (15 days) Introduction Hivos is implementing the Healthy Food Africa (HFA) project which aims to increase the resilience of food […]
The SRHR Fund, a four-year regional program implemented by Hivos with support from the embassy of Sweden in Lusaka through Sida’s regional SRHR team, is currently in its final year of implementation. Hivos seeks to conduct an end-line evaluation to assess the impact the program has made in the East and Southern Africa region. Purpose […]
The global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, and the viral success of the hashtag #BreakTheBias throughout the month, saw happy outcomes for women Hivos supports in different areas of the world, in this case, Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, Women’s Month – March – coincided with local by-elections for Members of Parliament and […]
Hon. Susan Matsunga began her political journey in 1999 after joining the then recently formed opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). She was elected MP in the 2018 general elections, only to be recalled in 2020. But she presented herself as candidate for the Citizen’s Coalition for Change in Mufakose Township in Harare, winning […]
Hon. Sichelesile Mahlangu believes the key to winning elections is maintaining a presence among the people you want to vote for you. This also helps you understand their needs. First elected MP in 2018, but then recalled in 2020, this is how the new MP for Pumula Constituency made her way to victory in Zimbabwe’s […]
Our VCA program is actively engaging young people to help shape Zambia’s climate change agenda with innovative, locally-relevant and viable solutions. “This conversation about climate change should be a young person’s problem and concern.”