Hivos
Netherlands
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Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organisation guided by humanist values. A number of its core values are human dignity and self determination, an aversion to dogmas and totalitarian regimes, and a sense of mutual solidarity. The organisation is committed to poor and marginalised peoples in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It strives for the long-term improvement of their circumstances and for the empowerment of women in particular. The work of Hivos aims at structurally alleviating poverty, with an emphasis on civil society building and on sustainable economic development.
