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.”
Her Stories is a Hivos She Leads project newsletter showcasing some of the community work and impact by Hivos and partners involved in the project. The second edition is focused on the activities around the 16 Days against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The She Leads project focuses on promoting the full and effective participation and leadership […]
Deadline: Friday 15 April 2022 Current and prospective suppliers are invited to participate in a supplier vetting and selection process. Prospective suppliers who satisfy the predetermined vetting and selection criteria shall form part of our approved and preferred list for the year 2022 – 2024. List of services required covers the following: Accommodation, workshop and […]
Local ownership has always been in Hivos’ DNA; it’s also one of our key strategies to achieve real and lasting change. One of our programs that truly puts LGBTIQ+ people and their organizations in the driving seat is Free to be Me. At the end of 2021, representatives of the program’s rightsholder groups held a […]
The IPCC report published last week once again shows the urgent need for swift and effective action to counter the climate crisis. This crisis is clearly a political, social and ethical challenge, rather than a purely environmental one. Also, there is no doubt that climate change is affecting those least responsible for it the most. […]
The New Ways of Working for Creatives (NWoW4C) trajectory disrupted operational realities in the arts and media forte for makers. Resource of Open Minds (ROOM) Southern Africa collaborated with partner organizations, subject matter experts, and content makers to improve content production and content conservation conditions. 2021 was characterized by uncertainty for artists, creative hubs, actors, […]
1. Contract title Digital and Social Media Strategy Consultant for the Regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Fund 2. Location East or Southern Africa 3. Contact details: Organisation: Hivos Foundation Email: sa-hub@hivos.org Response Address: 20 Philips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare Overview Hivos is an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. […]
Her Stories is a Hivos She Leads project newsletter showcasing some of the community work and impact by Hivos and partners involved the project. The She Leads project focuses on promoting the full and effective participation and leadership of women and girls in political and societal decision-making in Zimbabwe. The project is implemented by Hivos […]
By Lizwe Chitanganya Women leaders require support from all stakeholders in order to fulfill their mandate and meaningfully participate in development issues. The protection of women helps in their contributions to national decision making, giving the assurance to implement as per their designations. On the 21st anniversary of the adoption of the Resolution 1325 on […]
Mombasa is among the counties in Kenya with the highest prevalence of teenage pregnancy with over 17% of girls between 15-19 years having begun childbearing. The high rate of teenage pregnancies illustrates the unmet need for access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, particularly access to comprehensive sexuality education and […]
On October 14 and 15, Hivos’ African Crossroads will organize its fourth edition. The theme of this year’s gathering is ECOEXISTENCE. At the end of Crossroads 2021, participants will emerge with an actionable (collective) manifesto that aims to shape the trajectory of climate justice on the African continent for the years to come. African Crossroads […]