HIVOS is a Dutch non-governamental organisation, which operates on the basis of humanist values.
Hivos aims to contribute towards a free, just and sustainable world. The organisation is committed to the poor and marginalised - and to the organisations which promote their interests - in countries in the South, including Central Asia and Southeast Europe. Sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for Hivos' work. An important cornerstone is strengthening of the position of women in society.

Civil society building, economic activity and sustainable production are Hivos' central policy areas. Hivos offers financial and political support to 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.

Hivos prefers to lobby internationally in close cooperation with pre-eminent southern or international partner organisations. In Europe Hivos works with like minded development organisations in Alliance 2015.
Within the Netherlands, Hivos joins forces with civil society organisations which have expertise and are active in Hivos' main policy areas.

Hivos' network embraces more than 30 countries and over 850 partner organisations. Hivos annual disbursement to partners and activities is close to 70 million Euro. These funds are provided by the Dutch government, EU, donors, savers, and private institutions.

For more information on Hivos, visit the website www.hivos.nl.

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