ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen

What ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen does

ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The organization provides integrated support to undocumented migrants and refugees who cannot or will not return to their country of origin, offering four core service lines: Juridische Begeleiding (legal guidance for residence permits and asylum procedures), Maatschappelijke Begeleiding (social support including housing referrals, living allowance, and healthcare navigation), the Medisch Opvangproject Ongedocumenteerden (MOO, a medical shelter program for approximately 30 undocumented people with severe psychiatric conditions), and the Project Activering Ongedocumenteerden (PAO, providing vocational training in hairdressing, furniture making, clothing design, ICT, welding, and Dutch language lessons). The organization also runs targeted advocacy projects on statelessness recognition, education access for undocumented youth, and civic service (MDT De Ambassade), supported by a dedicated Lobby en Campagne function and membership in the Stop de Asielwetten coalition of over 100 organizations.

ASKV operates as a service-based organization with no proprietary technology platform; its digital infrastructure is limited to standard nonprofit tooling including a WooCommerce-based webshop, Google Analytics, Mailchimp for newsletter distribution, and a WordPress-based website. Revenue derives entirely from donations (individual giving through geef.askv.nl with preset tiers of €15/€30/€50 and custom amounts), institutional grants (e.g., €25,000 from Oranje Fonds in 2015 for PAO), ANBI tax-deductible giving status, and community fundraising events such as the annual Hear, Here celebration during World Refugee Day. The organization is governed by a Raad van Toezicht and led by directeur-bestuurder Erik Rouw, with 11-50 staff supplemented by a volunteer base. In May 2026, ASKV merged with stichting Harriet Tubman Huis, absorbing shelter operations for undocumented women and children into its program portfolio. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with reach concentrated in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

Name

ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen

Legal name

Stichting ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen

Website

https://askv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1989 that provides free legal, social, medical, and educational support to undocumented migrants and refugees in Amsterdam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee and Migrant Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Refugee support services
• Legal aid for migrants
• Social guidance services
• Undocumented persons assistance
• Humanitarian aid foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals: ASKV receives donations from individual supporters through its donation portal (geef.askv.nl). The organization actively campaigns for one-time and monthly donations, offering preset amounts (€15, €30, €50) and custom amounts.
2. Institutional funding and grants: The organization receives funding from institutional donors. The Oranje Fonds provided €25,000 for the Project Activering Ongedocumenteerden (PAO). Government funding may also support certain programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen is a Dutch foundation that provides social, legal, and medical support services to undocumented migrants and refugees, primarily in Amsterdam and other regions of the Netherlands. The organization offers juridische begeleiding (legal guidance), maatschappelijke begeleiding (social guidance), medical shelter, and educational programs to help undocumented individuals navigate life in the Netherlands.

Product overview

ASKV/Steunpunt Vluchtelingen is a non-profit refugee support organization offering an integrated service portfolio focused on undocumented people in the Netherlands. The core services include Juridische Begeleiding (legal guidance for residence permits and asylum procedures) and Maatschappelijke Begeleiding (social support with housing, living allowance, and healthcare referrals). Key specialized programs include MOO (Medisch Opvangproject Ongedocumenteerden) for psychiatric care housing and PAO (Project Activering Ongedocumenteerden) providing vocational training and educational courses. The organization also runs targeted projects on nationality/statelessness rights, education access, and civic engagement, combined with Lobby en Campagne advocacy work for policy change.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAO (Project Activering Ongedocumenteerden): Project Activating Undocumented People - provides educational courses and vocational training for undocumented people including haircutting, furniture making, clothing making, ICT, and welding
• MOO (Medisch Opvangproject Ongedocumenteerden)

Products and services

• Juridische Begeleiding (Legal Guidance) Legal counseling and guidance for undocumented migrants and refugees navigating asylum procedures and legal status in the Netherlands.
• Maatschappelijke Begeleiding (Social Guidance) Social support services helping undocumented individuals integrate and access basic services in Dutch society.
• Medische Opvang (MOO) (Medical Shelter) Medical shelter and care provision for undocumented migrants who lack access to regular healthcare services.
• PAO (Projecten, Activiteiten en Onderwijs) Projects, activities, and education programs providing skills development and training opportunities for refugees and undocumented persons.
• Lobby en Campagne (Advocacy and Campaigning) Policy advocacy and public campaigns to improve the rights and conditions of refugees and undocumented migrants in the Netherlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25% of closed legal cases in 2014 resulted in residence permits for clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harriet Tubman HuiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Harriet Tubman Huis has been a small-scale shelter in Amsterdam since 1999 for undocumented women and their children who cannot access regular shelter due to procedure problems or vulnerability. Starting May 2026, Harriet Tubman Huis activities will be integrated into ASKV, with the organization structurally absorbed to ensure continuity of shelter and support for vulnerable women and children within ASKV's existing programs.
• WereldhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Wereldhuis for public meetings on basic rights of undocumented refugees and migrants. ASKV-PAO organizes courses and events at Wereldhuis locations, and refers clients for specialized assistance.
• FairworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on labor law education for undocumented migrants. Fairwork provides expertise on employment law and self-protection during informal work, jointly organizing public events and courses.
• De Groote WeiverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted a benefit concert for ASKV, donating proceeds and the 2025 tips to the organization. Partnership for fundraising and community engagement.
• Stateless Rights Collective (SRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA group of stateless people living in the Netherlands, collaborating with ASKV on events like Stateless Stories Café and Stateless Kitchen to raise awareness and support for stateless individuals.
• Equator FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization specializing in psychiatric treatment for traumatized refugees and trafficking victims. Many ASKV and MOO clients receive treatment through Equator Foundation, contributing to successful outcomes including residence permits.
• Defence for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in referring cases and collaborating on advocacy for children's rights of undocumented migrants.
• Amsterdam City RightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in the NGO-monitor on undocumented people in Amsterdam, jointly tracking and advocating for rights of undocumented migrants.
• Stop de Asielwetten coalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of over 100 organizations including Amnesty International, ASKV, Doctors of the World, Council of Churches, and VluchtelingenWerk Nederland, working together to campaign against harsh asylum laws and criminalization of undocumented status.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cordaid: Large Dutch international development and refugee support NGO with programs on displacement, shelter and legal pathways — a broader incumbent with overlapping themes in migration assistance.
• Kerk in Actie: Dutch Protestant aid organization funding refugee support, shelter and integration programs — comparable as a funder and operator of refugee services though broader in mission.
• IOM Netherlands: International Organization for Migration office in the Netherlands, providing migration policy and assistance services; a broader incumbent operating at the intersection of migration management and beneficiary support.
• Amnesty International Nederland: Major Dutch human-rights organization running campaigns on refugee rights and asylum policy; a coalition partner of ASKV in Stop de Asielwetten, comparable on the advocacy dimension though broader in mandate.

Direct peers

• Stichting De Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based nonprofit supporting homeless and undocumented people with day activities, shelter referrals and casework — a direct local peer serving a comparable beneficiary group in the same city.
• Stichting Gast: Dutch nonprofit providing emergency shelter and support specifically to undocumented migrants without residence permits — directly comparable to ASKV's core beneficiary focus.
• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: Dutch national refugee support organization providing legal aid, advocacy and integration support to asylum seekers and refugees — the closest direct peer to ASKV in mission and beneficiary population, though operating at national scale.
• Doctors of the World Netherlands (Dokters van de Wereld): Dutch affiliate of the Médecins du Monde network providing medical care to undocumented people — directly comparable to ASKV's MOO medical shelter program and a Stop de Asielwetten coalition partner.
• Stichting Noodopvang Daklozen Amsterdam: Amsterdam emergency shelter and basic-services provider for undocumented and homeless populations — directly comparable to ASKV's Maatschappelijke Begeleiding and shelter referral work.

Emerging players

• Equator Foundation: Dutch organization specializing in psychiatric treatment for traumatized refugees and trafficking victims; directly comparable to ASKV's MOO program and a formal referral partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ASKV.Steunpunt.Vluchtelingen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/askv-steunpuntvluchtelingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/askv_nl
• Xx.com/askv_tweet

Compliance2 records

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