Hivos International

Whither goes the GCF?

Will the Green Climate Fund overlook decentralised renewable energy enterprises, or will it promote a paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development?

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2016 Annual Report

The Hivos Annual Report shows how we gave shape to our ideals in Latin America, Africa and Asia in 2016.

 

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Knowledge Dossiers

Hivos operates at the cutting edge of developments. To stay ahead of the curve, Hivos invests in knowledge creation. Browse through our dossiers for a wealth of insights.

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Portraits in Courage

Stories of brave, determined activists who fight for MENA women’s empowerment and influence. Their dream is a just, democratic and equal society in their countries.

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Facts & Figures

Worldwide

People reached 18.7 million

Number of partner organisations 445

Number of countries 33

Total liability € 91.3 million

Offices abroad 4 regional and 6 local

Number of employees 337

News

Hivos: The Ugandan government must guarantee safety and security for human rights actors

February 19, 2018

On 9 February 2018, eight unidentified persons broke into the offices of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) and attacked two security guards with machetes, leaving them both hospitalized in a critical condition. This incident...

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Winners of Hivos Tiger Awards at IFFR 2018

February 5, 2018

The Hivos Tiger Award is the most prestigious award of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). In the Hivos Tiger Competition, an international jury chooses a winner from eight nominated films. A Special Jury Award is also given. The competition was founded in 1995 with the aim of...

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Hivos: Media shutdown in Kenya an affront to press freedom

January 31, 2018

Hivos condemns the shutdown of free to air television stations in Kenya (Nation TV, Kenya Television Network, Inooro TV and Citizen TV) and Inooro radio station on 30 January. This shutdown was ostensibly to stop live broadcasts of the ‘swearing in’ of Kenya’s opposition leader.

Kenya...

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Blog posts

#SheLeads: Salantei Leburkash leading change in the Samburu Community

Blog post | Sally Akinyi | March 8, 2018 |
Categories: 
Women's Empowerment
Sexual Rights and Diversity

During the week of 8 March - International women's Day - Hivos is sharing stories of some of the amazing and powerful women we support worldwide. This year's theme is: “Rural and urban activists...

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Connie Tinoco: the woman who brought light to Rocky Point

Blog post | Andrés Méndez | March 7, 2018 |
Categories: 
Women's Empowerment
Renewable Energy

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During the week of 8 March - International Women's Day - Hivos is sharing stories of some of the amazing and powerful women we support worldwide....

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Warrior for women’s and children’s rights in East Java

Blog post | Amy Lumban Gaol | March 6, 2018 |
Categories: 
Women's Empowerment
Sustainable Food

During the week of 8 March - International Women's Day - Hivos is sharing stories of some of the amazing and powerful women we support worldwide. This year's theme is: “Rural and urban activists...

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