In the small town of Besisahar, Nepal, residents have been resisting a transmission line project funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) for over eight years. According to a representative of the Lawyers’ Association for Human Rights of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples (LAHURNIP), supported by KIOS, the green transition is being used as a justification for […]
This year, KIOS is involved in organising two discussion events. On Saturday, human rights defender Sherine Xavier, supported by KIOS, will speak about Sri Lanka’s journey toward just peace after a long civil war. On Sunday, the spotlight will be on brave individuals and actions in defense and promotion of LGBTIQ+ rights. The Sunday program […]
In a significant milestone for advancing governance, gender equality, and human rights at the grassroots level, the Haki Ni Yetu project has inaugurated the first Civic Action and Empowerment Grant (CACEG) recipients, from now on referred to as Small Grants, selected in the first pilot call. This transformative effort, supported by the European Union in […]
By Joseph Byomuhangyi – Coordinator, Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (UCCA) The European Union (EU) has long positioned itself as a global leader in corporate accountability and sustainable business practices. However, recent developments surrounding the Omnibus amendment suggest a concerning retreat from these commitments. Reports indicate that the European Commission is considering reopening the Corporate […]
In a country where Dalit women face systemic discrimination and marginalisation, the work done by the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) has catalysed transformative changes for the Dalit community – and the whole country. With support from KIOS, FEDO’s long-standing mission to empower Dalit women and girls has led to increased awareness of their rights, greater […]
The latest programme evaluation of the KIOS Foundation has shed light on its effectiveness in strengthening the capacities of human rights organisations, the impact of its grant mechanisms, and the functionality of its funding model. Conducted by Consulting Agency ZULU between September and November 2024, the evaluation assessed the role of KIOS in supporting its […]
President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze the operations of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was shocking. It became clear during Trump’s first presidential term that he did not believe in soft power such as development cooperation, which builds partnerships, strengthens institutions, and works toward common values such as democracy and human rights. At […]
The Haki Ni Yetu Consortium is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for Kenyan grassroots organisations working on human rights, good governance and accountability. Deadline for applications is Tuesday March 4 of 2025 at 23:59 local Kenyan time. The Haki Ni Yetu project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Finnish KIOS […]
For the International Day of Education, KIOS contacted two of our grantee organisations working on promoting education as a human right in Nepal. We interviewed Gopal Krishna Siwakoti, the President of INHURED and Naren Khatiwada from Youth Advocacy Nepal (YAN). Read below on how the youth in Nepal are engaged in improving education access and […]
In the heart of Meru County, Kenya, lies the small but resilient village of Ariamawoi and its Turkana community. This community has long fought against isolation and resource scarcity. Their living conditions have relied heavily on NGOs and church donors, as they have had no access to government support. Thanks to the community’s determination and […]
