Hivos South America

Now is the time for living cultures

The first Latin American congress will be held in Bolivia

Your body decides

Women’s body art for LGBT rights

Young activists from Latin America get together

The new faces of change are being activated in Bolivia

Homophobia strikes

Hivos' photography exhibit in Sucre, Bolivia removed

Agroforestry revolution

Agroforestry systems in the Amazon are helping alleviate poverty and reduce social exclusion

This photo is part of a documentary project that aims to the visibilization to both sex work and female sex workers.

Photo: Matteo Bertolino

The sex workers fight for social visibility

Women are raising their voices to demand a safe and protected environment to work in

Coffee to improve life

JNC represents around 50,000 families of small farmers in Perú and works with them to strengthen their organizations and ensure sustainable growth of the coffee sector.

Meet the trans candidate

Diane Rodríguez made history in Ecuador. This woman transexual was postulating for a seat in the Ecuatorian Assembly. She is an activist for the human rights since age 18.

Culture for social change

Since 1995, Wayna Tambo promotes socially-committed art in Bolivia, encouraging young people to use culture and art as tools for expression and the social engagement.

Empowered indigenous

Amazonian leaders in Ecuador have led a series of campaigns and legal actions in defense of their collective rights. One of these actions managed to save the sarayaku's territory.