What we do

HIV and AIDS are not purely medical problems. They are development and human rights issues. This has been Hivos’ conviction since the early 1990s when we were one of the first development organizations to respond to the pandemic. To this day, our work aims to: strengthen the voice of rightsholder communities to ensure their participation […]

We interviewed seven future-oriented activists, artists and academics. We asked them, “How can we counter the digital monoculture?”

This white paper outlines the ambition, approach and Theory of Change of one of Hivos’ three impact areas: Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

This white paper outlines the ambition, approach and Theory of Change of one of Hivos’ three impact areas: Civic Rights in a Digital Age.

This white paper outlines the ambition, approach and Theory of Change of one of Hivos’ three impact areas: Climate Justice.

Hivos and Wageningen University have developed a new monitoring & evaluation (M&E) method for advocacy: “Narrative Assessment.” It centers on the creation of credible stories about advocacy processes, achievements and challenges.

Hivos has developed five strategies for promoting the voices and choices of marginalized people, while strengthening civil society overall. This primer is about the second strategy: forging multi-actor initiatives.

People and their organizations are central to our vision, mission and our solution-driven approach. Since our founding in 1968, Hivos has promoted access to all forms of power for all citizens so they can actively participate in a truly democratic society. This is why our motto has remained People Unlimited all these years.

Read about the work Hivos and its partners has done in 2020. The document also includes the Annual Accounts 2020.

If you are interested in shifting how people think about gender and sexuality – then this document is for you!