Achievements
Human rights defenders supported by KIOS change the world both at the grassroots level and in international arenas. Every year we provide funding for around 30 organisations in East Africa and South Asia. Since 1998, we have supported over 450 organisations in almost 60 countries. See below examples of what the brave activists we support have accomplished.
Stateless people are making their voices heard and driving change in Nepal
Read more : Stateless people are making their voices heard and driving change in NepalThe Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN), addresses one of Nepal’s most persistent human rights issues: gender-discriminatory nationality laws. Registered in…
Marginalised communities have gained awareness of their rights and are participating in decision-making
Read more : Marginalised communities have gained awareness of their rights and are participating in decision-makingInformAction (IFA) is a women-led human rights organisation founded in 2010 that supports rural and marginalised communities through over 300…
Defending Civil Liberties and Civil Society in Kenya
Read more : Defending Civil Liberties and Civil Society in KenyaFounded in 2021, the Civic Freedoms Forum (CFF) is a coalition of Kenyan organizations defending civil liberties and the space…
Defending land rights and advancing corporate social responsibility in Uganda
Read more : Defending land rights and advancing corporate social responsibility in UgandaUCCA was formed in 2015 and currently has 23 members working on Business and Human Rights issues in different parts…
Awareness and safety training for casteless women
Read more : Awareness and safety training for casteless womenIn Nepal, casteless people, or Dalits, and especially Dalit women, are in a weak position in the society. The casteless…
New beginnings for women living without a spouse in Nepal
Read more : New beginnings for women living without a spouse in NepalIn Nepal, widows, divorced and other unmarried women face many forms of stigma and discrimination. Through KIOS grantee’s work, they…
Prejudices against the LGBTIQ+ persons decreased in Kenya
Read more : Prejudices against the LGBTIQ+ persons decreased in KenyaKIOS’s partner organization in Kenya promotes access to services and inclusion in decision-making for sexual and gender minorities in five…
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Legal aid brought to rural women in Rwanda
Read more : Legal aid brought to rural women in RwandaA Rwandan non-governmental organisation (NGO) provides free legal counselling for rural women. It has helped them to gain ownership of…
Security for human rights defenders in East Africa
Read more : Security for human rights defenders in East AfricaStanding up for human rights can be extremely dangerous. In East Africa, activists have received security training and emergency aid.
Information about the genocide reported to the world
Read more : Information about the genocide reported to the worldTwo Asian NGOs gathered witness statements in refugee camps in Bangladesh about human rights violations against the Rohingya people in…
Transgender rights promoted in Bangladesh
Read more : Transgender rights promoted in BangladeshIn Bangladesh, transgender people have received information about their rights and have become empowered. At the same time, the understanding…
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A dangerous industry to be brought under control in Kenya
Read more : A dangerous industry to be brought under control in KenyaA Kenyan slum community won a long battle in court when the authorities and a polluting metal smelter were ordered…
Baby abductions fought in Uganda
Read more : Baby abductions fought in UgandaWhen a new-born baby disappeared from a hospital in Uganda, a local organisation took the matter to court. The case…
Protection of women improved in Nepal
Read more : Protection of women improved in NepalA Nepalese women’s organisation has campaigned for laws protecting women. As a result, women’s rights have been included in the…
KIOS Annual Report 2024
Read what our partners achieved in the year 2024.