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iGmena Summit 2016

Together for a free and open Internet

Cooking up innovation

Future food leaders at Terra Madre

Voice

A new grant facility for the most marginalised and discriminated

One day at a time

Igniting women's empowerment through reproductive health rights

Women@Work

Programme now extended to other products and to Southern Africa

Cultural Fund Aims to Support Arts Sector in Malawi

Fund seeks to contribute to a dynamic, free and diverse cultural sector in Malawi.

What is the RIGHT thing?

Crackdown on Uganda Gay Pride Rally

2015 Annual Report

The Hivos Annual Report shows how we gave shape to our ideals in Latin America, Africa and Asia in 2015.

Combating Corruption

In South Africa, Hivos works closely with partners to root out corrupt practices which are often deeply embedded in the political and legal systems.

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.

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.

Facts & Figures

Worldwide

People reached 18.7 million

Number of partner organisations 758

Number of countries 33

Total income € 60.4 million

Offices abroad 4 regional and 6 local

Number of employees 337

News

iGmena Summit 2016: together for a free and open Internet

08/10/2016

Hivos has long been dedicated to supporting development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). One of our key focus areas in the region is on freedom of expression and Internet governance, and our Internet Governance in the Middle East and North Africa programme (iGmena) is one of the main ways Hivos supports this focus area. Since its inception in 2012, iGmena has been on the forefront of developing and reinforcing knowledge on Internet governance in the MENA region.

Zimbabwe Drags Feet Implementing New Constitution

05/10/2016

Zimbabwe adopted a new Constitution in 2013, putting an end to the post-war Lancaster House Constitution that had been used as the country’s supreme law since 1980. However, since 2013, very little progress has been made in aligning the country's laws to the new constitution.

Future food leaders cook up innovative solutions at Terra Madre

29/09/2016

During this year’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin from 22-26 September, Hivos partnered with Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) and Food Hub to offer a side event for young food activists from around the world. Together we offered tools, examples and inspiration for future food leaders against a backdrop of the many transitions starting to unfold in the wor