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 […]
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 […]
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.
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Communications Intern for the Connect, Defend, Act! program.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hivos Southern Africa Hub – Malawi is inviting current and prospective suppliers of goods and services in the categories detailed below to apply for inclusion in the supplier database for the period 2025 – 2027. General Instructions All applicants should note that this is only a supplier registration process and does not constitute an invitation […]
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 […]
The Regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Fund is a regional funding mechanism that was set up in 2010 by Hivos Southern Africa and Ford Foundation to strengthen SRHR work in the region.
By Tanja Lubbers, regional director of Hivos Southern Africa Hivos’ Executive Board has asked me to briefly reprise my role as regional director in Southern Africa as we are rethinking our work in the region. I was regional director of Hivos Southern Africa from 2013 to 2020, and it wasn’t hard to agree to go […]
The Hixikanwe Association in Maputo is a non-governmental community-based organization founded in 2006 by women living with HIV. It is now at the forefront of empowering women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Mozambique. With a vision of enabling people living with HIV to lead full, healthy lives free from discrimination, Hixikanwe has grown into […]