Humanistisch Instituut voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking (HIVOS)
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J J DijkstraPosition:
Director, External RelationsDetails:
Hivos is a non-governmental organisation, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision-making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future.
The organisation is committed to the poor and marginalised - and to the organisations which promote their interests - in countries in the South and in South-East Europe. Sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for Hivos's work. An important cornerstone here is strengthening of the position of women in society.
Hivos' most important activity consists in providing financial and political support for local NGO's. Besides offering finance and advice, Hivos is also active in networking, lobbying and in exchanging knowledge and expertise, not only at international level, but also in the Netherlands. Civil society building, economic activity and sustainable production are Hivos' central policy areas.
In a European context, Hivos works closely with like-minded development organisations in Alliance2015. Hivos prefers lobby internationally on issues with public appeal in close cooperation with pre-eminent southern or international partner organisations, or - in the case of the EU - within the Eurostep framework.
Within the Netherlands, Hivos joins forces with civil society organisations which have expertise in one of its own major policy domains. In addition, Hivos works closely with kindred organisations within the framework of the MBN and the South-North Federation.
Hivos also supports and participates in a number of special initiatives, such as the North-South Plan, the Hivos Culture Fund and the "Access for all" programme. The North-South Plan, operated jointly by Hivos and Triodos Bank, makes savings available for lending in the South. The Hivos Culture Fund supports activities in the field of culture and the arts. "Access for all" is a campaign which Hivos has developed to promote the use of information and communication technology (ICT).
Hivos' network embraces approx. 35 countries and over 825 partner organisations. In the course of 2004 Hivos disbursed nearly 66 million euro as grants or loans. These funds were provided by the Dutch government, the EU, donors and savers, and private institutions.
Hivos has a total staff of totals approx. 137. Some of the work is done in four regional offices located in Zimbabwe, India, Indonesia and Costa Rica. These regional offices are primarily responsible for contacts with partner organisations, offering them services as advisor, supervisor and coach.
Hivos, the Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (in Dutch: Humanistisch Instituut voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking) was set up in 1968 by the Dutch Humanist League, the Vereniging Weezenkas (United Orphans' Fund) and Humanitas. Hivos has a Management Board , a Supervisory Board and an Advisory Council. Hivos has received ISO certification and the CBF seal of approval.
The organisation is committed to the poor and marginalised - and to the organisations which promote their interests - in countries in the South and in South-East Europe. Sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for Hivos's work. An important cornerstone here is strengthening of the position of women in society.
Hivos' most important activity consists in providing financial and political support for local NGO's. Besides offering finance and advice, Hivos is also active in networking, lobbying and in exchanging knowledge and expertise, not only at international level, but also in the Netherlands. Civil society building, economic activity and sustainable production are Hivos' central policy areas.
In a European context, Hivos works closely with like-minded development organisations in Alliance2015. Hivos prefers lobby internationally on issues with public appeal in close cooperation with pre-eminent southern or international partner organisations, or - in the case of the EU - within the Eurostep framework.
Within the Netherlands, Hivos joins forces with civil society organisations which have expertise in one of its own major policy domains. In addition, Hivos works closely with kindred organisations within the framework of the MBN and the South-North Federation.
Hivos also supports and participates in a number of special initiatives, such as the North-South Plan, the Hivos Culture Fund and the "Access for all" programme. The North-South Plan, operated jointly by Hivos and Triodos Bank, makes savings available for lending in the South. The Hivos Culture Fund supports activities in the field of culture and the arts. "Access for all" is a campaign which Hivos has developed to promote the use of information and communication technology (ICT).
Hivos' network embraces approx. 35 countries and over 825 partner organisations. In the course of 2004 Hivos disbursed nearly 66 million euro as grants or loans. These funds were provided by the Dutch government, the EU, donors and savers, and private institutions.
Hivos has a total staff of totals approx. 137. Some of the work is done in four regional offices located in Zimbabwe, India, Indonesia and Costa Rica. These regional offices are primarily responsible for contacts with partner organisations, offering them services as advisor, supervisor and coach.
Hivos, the Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (in Dutch: Humanistisch Instituut voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking) was set up in 1968 by the Dutch Humanist League, the Vereniging Weezenkas (United Orphans' Fund) and Humanitas. Hivos has a Management Board , a Supervisory Board and an Advisory Council. Hivos has received ISO certification and the CBF seal of approval.
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