Hivos
Encyclopedia
Hivos is a Dutch organization for development co-inspired by humanist values
. Hivos provides financial and political support to over 800 partner organizations in over 30 countries in Africa
, Latin America
, Asia
and Southeastern Europe. Along with these local organizations, Hivos seeks to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world, where women and men have equal access to resources and opportunities for development. Hivos is convinced that if people have a fair chance, their possibilities are almost limitless. Hence the slogan of Hivos' No limits to people "(" people unlimited "). An important guiding principle is to strengthen the social position of women
.
and more than 50 at the regional offices in Jakarta
(Indonesia
), San Jose
(Costa Rica
), Harare
(Zimbabwe
) and Bangalore
(India
) were employed .
The Executive Board of Hivos is owned by the statutory board, namely Manuela Monteiro (Managing Director) and Allert van den Ham (director of programs and projects). The management also comprises the four heads of program offices and the Agency Assessment and Control Evaluation. The four directors of the regional offices do - remotely - are part of management. Above the board is a supervisory board
, the supervisor may also call upon the Board of Advisors.
Hivos consists of four agencies that implement the two programs: Sustainable Economic Development, Democracy
, Rights, AIDS
and Gender, Culture, Media and ICT, and External Relations. The latter agency is responsible for communication, lobbying
and European networks, as well as fundraising
and marketing
in the Netherlands
. Monitor the proper utilization of project funds, the operation and use of project administration and administrative organization as a whole are the responsibility of the Agency Assessment, Evaluation and Control (TEC). Also develops and monitors the agency's monitoring and evaluation policy.
The Office for Donor Relations (ODR) is responsible for improving access to (private) institutional funds. DDR supports sector teams and regional offices in fundraising and coordinates fundraising outside financing system in the Netherlands.
, aversion to dogmatism and authoritarian regimes, pluralism and democracy
, solidarity, responsible citizenship and respect for cultural and social identity
.
In carrying out his work Hivos uses the following values:
and sustainable economic production are the central policy of Hivos. Part of the program is run from offices in Zimbabwe, India, Costa Rica and Indonesia. They provide a significant proportion of contacts with partner organizations, such as advice and guidance.
Hivos strengthens local organizations with capital, knowledge and contacts. Hivos enter yourself in Dutch, European and global player in the lobby and as local civil society (through regional offices). Hivos also encourages building, sharing and applying knowledge for development. As a participant in a coalition
and as a broker contacts, Hivos is part of a large number of networks.
, community building and advocacy
, and does this in the following seven thematic areas:
The various campaigns Hivos are generally divided into those themes. The organization is also committed to the Millennium Development Goals
established by the United Nations
. Hivos also participates the cooperation for Yogyakarta Principles in Action
movement for LGBTI people.
from Hivos for topics that are related to the work of partner organizations in the South and on the basis of the objectives of Hivos within a given sector. In the Netherlands, Hivos, the following campaigns:
in the Netherlands, Hivos works with the General Education Association, FNV
and the India Committee. The aim is to force governments to move to a policy aimed at total abolition of child labor, increasing their level of support and public involvement with the topic. One example is the role of the Foundation for Children's Stamps (SKN), the program against child from MV Foundation in India in 2007 and supports a tour of this organization in Latin America funds.
show. Four hundred young people competed in a creative competition for the Virus Free Award. Since launching new events and actions are being organized. Through the website, young people including www.virusfreegeneration.nl Alliance2015 with partners in Southern Africa
are in contact.
campaign Hivos takes part as a member of the Coffee Coalition. Odds are fairer prices and better social conditions for coffee workers. Research shows that 25% of the coffee in the Netherlands today is from a certified producer. Partly due to the Coffee Coalition, one in four Dutch drink coffee so satisfying social and environmental standards.
. Hivos also supports private initiatives that promote development in the South through the Linkis program and contribute to strengthening the support for international cooperation. The interest of individuals to own hands dirty to stabbing was also increased in 2006 and the trend of the increasing number of applications continues. Hivos Linkis reached via www.hivos.nl / virtual office.
and other civil society organizations, businesses and governments in the Netherlands, Europe and the South. Complementarity
- in expertise, fields and roles - and joining of forces are crucial in achieving the goals. In the European context Hivos works actively with like-minded development organizations in Alliance2015. Hivos International lobby operates preferably on recognizable themes and in close cooperation with leading international partner organizations, or Southern, or in the context of the Eurostep
network.
In the Netherlands, Hivos joins forces with civil society organizations expert in one of the policy spearheads. In addition, Hivos, together with related organizations within the trade association
Partos
.
certification.
Humanism
Humanism is an approach in study, philosophy, world view or practice that focuses on human values and concerns. In philosophy and social science, humanism is a perspective which affirms some notion of human nature, and is contrasted with anti-humanism....
. Hivos provides financial and political support to over 800 partner organizations in over 30 countries in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
and Southeastern Europe. Along with these local organizations, Hivos seeks to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world, where women and men have equal access to resources and opportunities for development. Hivos is convinced that if people have a fair chance, their possibilities are almost limitless. Hence the slogan of Hivos' No limits to people "(" people unlimited "). An important guiding principle is to strengthen the social position of women
Gender equality
Gender equality is the goal of the equality of the genders, stemming from a belief in the injustice of myriad forms of gender inequality.- Concept :...
.
History
Hivos Foundation was founded in 1968 by the Humanist Association, the Association and Humanitas Weezenkas response to the dominance of religious organizations in the Dutch landscape development.Organization
End of 2006, Hivos total of 160 employees, of whom about 100 at its headquarters in The HagueThe Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
and more than 50 at the regional offices in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
(Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
), San Jose
San José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
(Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
), Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
(Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
) and Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
(India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
) were employed .
The Executive Board of Hivos is owned by the statutory board, namely Manuela Monteiro (Managing Director) and Allert van den Ham (director of programs and projects). The management also comprises the four heads of program offices and the Agency Assessment and Control Evaluation. The four directors of the regional offices do - remotely - are part of management. Above the board is a supervisory board
Supervisory board
A supervisory board or supervisory committee, often called board of directors, is a group of individuals chosen by the stockholders of a company to promote their interests through the governance of the company and to hire and supervise the executive directors and CEO.Corporate governance varies...
, the supervisor may also call upon the Board of Advisors.
Hivos consists of four agencies that implement the two programs: Sustainable Economic Development, Democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
, Rights, AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
and Gender, Culture, Media and ICT, and External Relations. The latter agency is responsible for communication, lobbying
Lobbying
Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. Lobbying is done by various people or groups, from private-sector individuals or corporations, fellow legislators or government officials, or...
and European networks, as well as fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising or fund raising is the process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions as money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies...
and marketing
Marketing
Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. Monitor the proper utilization of project funds, the operation and use of project administration and administrative organization as a whole are the responsibility of the Agency Assessment, Evaluation and Control (TEC). Also develops and monitors the agency's monitoring and evaluation policy.
The Office for Donor Relations (ODR) is responsible for improving access to (private) institutional funds. DDR supports sector teams and regional offices in fundraising and coordinates fundraising outside financing system in the Netherlands.
Humanistic values
The humanist philosophy is central to the policy of Hivos. Humanism, the human heart and is based on the value of the man himself. Key elements of humanism - and the Hivos policy - are: human dignity and empowermentEmpowerment
Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social, racial, educational, gender or economic strength of individuals and communities...
, aversion to dogmatism and authoritarian regimes, pluralism and democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
, solidarity, responsible citizenship and respect for cultural and social identity
Social identity
A social identity is the portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group. As originally formulated by Henri Tajfel and John Turner in the 1970s and 80s, social identity theory introduced the concept of a social identity as a way in which to...
.
In carrying out his work Hivos uses the following values:
- Hivos is driven by ideals and implements them in a professional and efficient manner;
- Hivos is inspired by the power of diversityMulticulturalismMulticulturalism is the appreciation, acceptance or promotion of multiple cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of a specific place, usually at the organizational level, e.g...
and recognizes the importance and value of a plurality and diversity of actors, approaches and contexts; - Hivos sees himself as part of civil societyCivil societyCivil society is composed of the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society, as distinct from the force-backed structures of a state , the commercial institutions of the market, and private criminal...
, despite the fact that its funds come largely from public funds and the importance it attaches to good relations with the Dutch government; - Hivos is transparent and open accountabilityAccountabilityAccountability is a concept in ethics and governance with several meanings. It is often used synonymously with such concepts as responsibility, answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and other terms associated with the expectation of account-giving...
to its constituency and to its public and private funders; - Hivos appreciates the inspiration and driving force of innovation, and creates space for new and unknown and take calculated risks;
- Hivos is the quality of his work and relationships of interest in their quest to be a learning organization has designed and will Hivos Hivos quality improvements achieved and it shall be open to criticism;
- Hivos is aware that his performance the key to their existences, and that the people who work for and with Hivos crucial to achieving these results.
Method
Hivos supports more than 800 local private organizations in over 30 countries. Hivos provides financial partners in these resources, expertise, advice and political support. In addition, Hivos undertake self advocacy, both in the international arena in the Netherlands. Community buildingCommunity building
Community building is a field of practices directed toward the creation or enhancement of community among individuals within a regional area or with a common interest...
and sustainable economic production are the central policy of Hivos. Part of the program is run from offices in Zimbabwe, India, Costa Rica and Indonesia. They provide a significant proportion of contacts with partner organizations, such as advice and guidance.
Hivos strengthens local organizations with capital, knowledge and contacts. Hivos enter yourself in Dutch, European and global player in the lobby and as local civil society (through regional offices). Hivos also encourages building, sharing and applying knowledge for development. As a participant in a coalition
Coalition
A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant...
and as a broker contacts, Hivos is part of a large number of networks.
Themes
Hivos focuses on poverty reductionPoverty reduction
Poverty is the state of human beings who are poor. That is, they have little or no material means of surviving—little or no food, shelter, clothes, healthcare, education, and other physical means of living and improving one's life....
, community building and advocacy
Advocacy
Advocacy is a political process by an individual or a large group which normally aims to influence public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions; it may be motivated from moral, ethical or faith principles or simply to protect an...
, and does this in the following seven thematic areas:
- Financial servicesFinancial servicesFinancial services refer to services provided by the finance industry. The finance industry encompasses a broad range of organizations that deal with the management of money. Among these organizations are credit unions, banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, consumer finance companies,...
and business developmentBusiness developmentA subset of the field of commerce, business development comprises a number of techniques and responsibilities which aim at:1. Researching new types of business/products/services with an emphasis on identifying gaps in the mitigation of needs of potential clients .2. Attracting new customers3... - Sustainable production
- Human rightsHuman rightsHuman rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
and democratizationDemocratizationDemocratization is the transition to a more democratic political regime. It may be the transition from an authoritarian regime to a full democracy, a transition from an authoritarian political system to a semi-democracy or transition from a semi-authoritarian political system to a democratic... - HIVHIVHuman immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
& AIDSAIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus... - Art & Culture
- Gender equalityGender equalityGender equality is the goal of the equality of the genders, stemming from a belief in the injustice of myriad forms of gender inequality.- Concept :...
, Women and DevelopmentGender Empowerment MeasureThe United Nation's Development Programme's attempt to measure the extent of gender equality across the globe's countries, based on estimates of women's relative economic income, high-paying positions, and access to professional and parliamentary positions.... - IT, media and knowledge sharingKnowledge sharingKnowledge sharing is an activity through which knowledge is exchanged among people, friends, or members of a family, a community or an organization....
The various campaigns Hivos are generally divided into those themes. The organization is also committed to the Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that all 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015...
established by the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. Hivos also participates the cooperation for Yogyakarta Principles in Action
Yogyakarta Principles in Action
Yogyakarta Principles in Action is a movement for activists and human rights defenders to promote human rights, especially those of LGBTI around the Yogyakarta Principles, supported by ARC International, Hivos and Dreilinden Gesellschaft für gemeinnütziges Privatkapitel, Germany.They published the...
movement for LGBTI people.
Campaigns
In his lobbying activities in the Netherlands and EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
from Hivos for topics that are related to the work of partner organizations in the South and on the basis of the objectives of Hivos within a given sector. In the Netherlands, Hivos, the following campaigns:
Stop Child Labour - the best school workshop
As part of the European campaign against child laborChild labor
Child labour refers to the employment of children at regular and sustained labour. This practice is considered exploitative by many international organizations and is illegal in many countries...
in the Netherlands, Hivos works with the General Education Association, FNV
FNV
FNV could stand for:*Fallout: New Vegas, a 2010 video game*Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging, Netherlands, *Förbundet Nordisk Vuxenupplysning, Sweden,...
and the India Committee. The aim is to force governments to move to a policy aimed at total abolition of child labor, increasing their level of support and public involvement with the topic. One example is the role of the Foundation for Children's Stamps (SKN), the program against child from MV Foundation in India in 2007 and supports a tour of this organization in Latin America funds.
Virus Free Generation
Virus Free Generation campaign aimed at combating HIV and AIDS by seeking to improve prevention and access to medicines. In the Netherlands the campaign in December 2006 launched an ambitious multimediaMultimedia
Multimedia is media and content that uses a combination of different content forms. The term can be used as a noun or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or...
show. Four hundred young people competed in a creative competition for the Virus Free Award. Since launching new events and actions are being organized. Through the website, young people including www.virusfreegeneration.nl Alliance2015 with partners in Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa is the southernmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. Within the region are numerous territories, including the Republic of South Africa ; nowadays, the simpler term South Africa is generally reserved for the country in English.-UN...
are in contact.
Coffee Campaign
On the coffeeCoffee
Coffee is a brewed beverage with a dark,init brooo acidic flavor prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant, colloquially called coffee beans. The beans are found in coffee cherries, which grow on trees cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin America, Southeast Asia,...
campaign Hivos takes part as a member of the Coffee Coalition. Odds are fairer prices and better social conditions for coffee workers. Research shows that 25% of the coffee in the Netherlands today is from a certified producer. Partly due to the Coffee Coalition, one in four Dutch drink coffee so satisfying social and environmental standards.
Small social activities (Linkis)
Linkis is a joint operation of Dutch co-financing organizations in the field of international cooperationInternationalism (politics)
Internationalism is a political movement which advocates a greater economic and political cooperation among nations for the theoretical benefit of all...
. Hivos also supports private initiatives that promote development in the South through the Linkis program and contribute to strengthening the support for international cooperation. The interest of individuals to own hands dirty to stabbing was also increased in 2006 and the trend of the increasing number of applications continues. Hivos Linkis reached via www.hivos.nl / virtual office.
Collaboration
Hivos is working with numerous NGOsNon-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
and other civil society organizations, businesses and governments in the Netherlands, Europe and the South. Complementarity
Complementarity
-Mathematics:*Complementary angles, in geometry* Complementarity theory, a concept related to optimization -Physical sciences:* Complementarity , a property of nucleic acid molecules in molecular biology...
- in expertise, fields and roles - and joining of forces are crucial in achieving the goals. In the European context Hivos works actively with like-minded development organizations in Alliance2015. Hivos International lobby operates preferably on recognizable themes and in close cooperation with leading international partner organizations, or Southern, or in the context of the Eurostep
Eurostep
Eurostep is a network of autonomous European non-governmental development organisations working towards peace, justice and equality in a world free of poverty...
network.
In the Netherlands, Hivos joins forces with civil society organizations expert in one of the policy spearheads. In addition, Hivos, together with related organizations within the trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
Partos
Pártos
Pártos may refer to:* Frank Partos , an American screenwriter* Gyula Pártos, born Puntzman , a Hungarian architect* Ödön Pártos , a Hungarian-Israeli violist, composer...
.
Credits
Hivos is a private organization with a social objective which a public function. The Dutch public (especially the humanist supporters), the government, other funders and partners and partner organizations in the South are the main stakeholders. Hivos ISO certified and has the CBFCBF
CBF may refer to:* Brazilian Football Confederation , national governing body for football in Brazil* Chesapeake Bay Foundation - the largest U.S...
certification.
- Hivos website
- Hivos website Linkis
- Stop Child
- Virus Free Generation
External links
- Hivos
- 2009 annual report (PDF)
- Women’s Issues Network of Belize & HIVOSWomen’s Issues Network of BelizeThe Women’s Issues Network of Belize is the only network of organizations in Belize whose focus is on the empowerment of women. The network currently has 11 member agencies countrywide....