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Misogyny and Interpellation in the Music Industry
Newsrpellation in the Music Industry November 7, 2018 By Samantha Nengomasha Music and Gender Writing about the misogyny embedded in the music industry appears a lamented oratory given that society’s reaction has evolved from distaste to indifference. Some, many, are still perplexed by the voluptuous and/or light skinned models in music videos, some […]
November 7, 2018 -
Women in Malawi going strong on Gender Equality
Newsoing strong on Gender Equality November 7, 2018 The Women’s Manifesto Movement (WOMAN), a grouping of different like-minded institutions, hosted the first-ever Women’s Assembly at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, on Monday November 5, 2018. The Assembly, attended by the Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social welfare Hon Dr Jean Kalilani […]
November 7, 2018 -
Our actions are our future: A zero hunger world by 2030 is possible
NewsThis year’s theme for the World Food Day comes at an opportune time signaling the need to act if we are to achieve our Zero Hunger World by 2030. In Zambia, we can clearly affirm that so many actions are being taken to accomplish this, but the question is: Is everybody on board? Are all […]
October 16, 2018 -
The true cost of maize production in Zambia
NewsThe true cost of food isn’t on the package Factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and soil erosion are not considered in today’s cost calculations of products and production systems. Nor are the effects these product and systems have on society and health. If such factors were taken into account, the true cost […]
October 12, 2018 -
2018 WE4L Linking and Learning Event: A space for innovation and sharing
Newsussing the work they are doing in their countries 2018 WE4L Linking and Learning Event: A space for innovation and sharing October 11, 2018 By Laudy Issa Hivos hosted the 2018 Linking and Learning Event for the Women Empowered for Leadership program on October 1 and 2, bringing together different partner organisations and stakeholders […]
October 11, 2018 -
Hivos supports the 15th Anniversary of Lake of Stars festival in Malawi
NewsHivos Southern Africa through its Malawi country office supported the fifteenth edition of the Lake of Stars Arts Festival held from 28 to 30 September 2018 in Salima, Malawi. The festival attracted more than 5,000 people including tourists from around the globe. Hivos in partnership with Lake of Stars supported the event through the Culture […]
October 9, 2018 -
Stirring up the energy debate in Malawi
storyA journalist who is fueling clean energy conversations
“I saw my mom suffer from severe coughing because she always cooked on an open fire. Years later, I realized how important it is to question everyday things that people in my country take for granted.”
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The fallacy of recent “solutions” for African youth employment
opinionProgram development manager for social entrepreneurship at Hivos Southern Africa I’ve been to many conferences around the world to discuss youth unemployment in Africa. Ironically, I’ve seen very few African youth in attendance, let alone voicing their opinions and concerns on stage. Instead, migration and (Western) best-case models for job creation have been high on […]
July 31, 2018 -
Joint action needed to reform our food system
blogWhile participating in this year’s High-level Political Forum (HLPF), one thing became crystal clear to me. Come 2030, we will not have healthy and affordable food if we continue with business as usual. But no one institution can single handedly change the course of our food system. The key to ensuring a sustainable food system […]
July 18, 2018 -
We are what we eat
storyChanging the food system
Allow us to take you to Indonesia, Bolivia, Zambia, Kenya and Uganda. In these countries, we’re getting street vendors, municipalities, cooks, farmers, activists and politicians to not only fight malnutrition in innovative ways, but also to slowly change the way the food system works. -
From flower picker to union leader
storyThe remarkable journey of a young Ugandan woman
Janepher became a hero to the workers, but to her fellow supervisors and management, she was a traitor – and it was then that the intimidation began.