2023 is a decisive year in Zimbabwe – not only for Hivos’ work to empower women – but this August Zimbabwe is holding its Harmonized Elections (parliamentary, provincial, local and presidential elections). It is a time that offers opportunities for women in politics to step up and be recognized as leaders. Our three women’s empowerment […]
Looking towards Pride Month after having celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17, our partners in Zimbabwe are helping us raise awareness of the discrimination and violence that LGBTIQ+ people face there – and around the world. In Zimbabwe Hivos works with diverse groups, amongst which the LGBTIQ+ […]
Hivos (Southern Africa) is seeking concept notes from registered artistic collectives, creative hubs, and groups of content creators in the audio-visual sector in order to support the production of more consciously independent and self-sufficient makers.
Our new Urban Futures program is working at the intersection of urban food systems, youth well-being, and climate action. We’re happy to announce the program’s first five cities of operation.
By Samantha Nengomasha, R.O.O.M. Project Manager, Hivos Southern Africa Africa Day is a day to celebrate the diversity and unity of the African continent. It is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made and to recommit ourselves to building a better future for all Africans. This year, as we celebrate Africa […]
These grants are aimed at supporting capacity strengthening and organizational development of youth led/youth-focused organizations to enable youth to gather and control the knowledge about their sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) needs and issues as well as to sustain their efforts over a longer period of time.
The collaboration grant will support advocacy collaboration efforts and initiatives by consortia or networks. The purpose is to amplify voices and promote collaboration in promoting adolescent and youth SRHR in East and Southern Africa.
Hivos Southern Africa is seeking proposals for its Adolescent and Youth SRHR Inclusive Access Initiative project, under the Regional Sexual and Reproductive and Health Rights (SRHR) Fund.
This grant intends to realize meaningful youth involvement and leadership in adolescent SRHR research, as well as increase adolescent and youth capacity, participation and leadership within the broader SRHR discourse.
By William Chilufya, Voices for Just Climate Action Program Manager in Zambia Zambia has been experiencing the adverse impacts of climate change for the last three decades – including an increase in frequency and severity of seasonal droughts, rising temperatures in valleys, flash floods, and major changes in the growing season. Recently, I joined a […]
As we celebrate Women’s Month, which comes with the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2023, it is also an occasion to celebrate a commitment made by Zimbabwean political parties ahead of this year’s Harmonized Elections. Every five years, Zimbabweans take to the polls to elect a President, along with Parliamentary and local […]
By William Chilufya, Voices for Just Climate Action – Country Engagement Manager As Hivos joins the World in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day, whose theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” the story of Violet Malama, an entrepreneur, farmer and activist comes to mind. Violet has reached many important milestones in the […]