Now that the Voices for Just Climate Action program in Kenya has come to an end, we asked Program Manager Ndinda Maithya to share its achievements and her insights with us. What inspired you to join Hivos’ Voices for Just Climate Action program? “I knew we had to shift the conversation from climate change to […]

In Kalembwani, Makueni county, Kenya, every tree lost worsens the effects of climate change. People cut down trees to make charcoal for cooking, not realizing they are damaging the environment. We visited a community-based organization called KBEES that is working hard to solve the problem through tree planting, education, and sports. Since 2019, the organization […]

A new “youthquake” emerged worldwide in 2025: Gen Z took to the streets in a series of youth-led protests organized via TikTok, Instagram, and Discord. The demands of these movements deeply resonated with each other: governments’ corruption, inability to deliver public services, and lack of accountability, as well as deepening income inequality. In many countries, […]

The story of Eugine Mubika from Kitwe, Zambia For Eugine Mubika, education is not only a right but also a tool for community action. His commitment is clear: to interweave networks of innovation so that young people are not seen as passive spectators yet recognized as protagonists of change. As CEO of Cosma Agro Solutions, […]

Peripheral inhabitants of Amazonian cities face a combination of environmental and climate problems. To avoid reinventing the wheel, the VCA Brazil’s Urban Engagement coalition, formed by the organizations Rede Interação and SOMECDH, created a platform for urban communities to share solutions to their climate problems. The platform also serves as a knowledge database that other […]

In the village of Kathonzweni in southern Kenya, twenty people have formed a group to tackle the challenges of the changing climate. Known as the Kiuawani Wisdom Community, they pool resources through savings and small loans, supporting one another during social events and emergencies, while generating income and fostering self-reliance. Their focus? Dealing with climate […]

At the foot of a hill in Makueni county, Kenya – where seasonal rivers swell during the rainy season, cutting off homesteads from the rest of society – a group of resilient women gathers, finding strength in unity. The Joyful Women’s group rehabilitates deep gullies that threaten the environment and their livelihoods. But their efforts […]

The story of Nomagugu Chieza from Mutare, Zimbabwe In Mutare, Zimbabwe, Nomagugu Chieza transformed a personal experience into collective action. Inspired by Indigenous wisdom and the strength of her family, she founded Impilo Organics, a company that produces organic food and cosmetics to nourish the community, in both body and consciousness. All of its products […]

The story of Alfredo Guamaní from Pichincha, Ecuador.  Coming from a family of producers, Alfredo Guamaní earned his degree in gastronomy, which allowed him to open his restaurant and stand out as an entrepreneur in the region. He is also part of the Chocó Andino Youth Network in Pichincha, Ecuador, northwest of Quito.  “It was […]

The story of Natalia Luna from Nariño, Colombia Sometimes, all it takes is a closer look to understand the true value of things. For Natalia Luna, that moment came when she reconnected with her roots. “I imagine an urban future with cities that are more connected to themselves, to the land, to other people.” Born […]

The Free Press Initiative (FPI) trains journalists to address climate change in the Zambian media landscape. Through investigative journalism, storytelling, and workshops, they inform vulnerable groups and amplify the lived experiences of communities affected by climate change. FPI focuses on journalists’ ability to report the real-life impacts of climate change with stories that draw attention […]

“At home, we call our father the Taliban of the family,” says Kimani from Kenya. “Everyone was afraid of him. My brother and I would hide when he came home. We were afraid of his anger and harsh punishments.” Being the older one, Kimani felt the pressure of responsibility for himself and his younger brother. […]