Kadera

What Kadera does

Kadera (legal entity: Stichting Kadera aanpak huiselijk geweld) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation established in 1976 that provides domestic violence intervention services across the Overijssel province, specifically the Twente and IJsselland regions. Founded as the second women's shelter in the Netherlands by five women with 25 guilders in starting capital, the organization today operates from a headquarters in Zwolle with a secondary operations site in Enschede, employing 64 full-time equivalent staff supported by 54 regularly active volunteers. Its service portfolio spans residential shelter (women's shelter, men's assisted living, young mothers' housing, crisis beds, intensive care, and time-out placements), outpatient ambulant support delivered in clients' homes, prevention programs, and professional training, underpinned by the evidence-based Krachtwerk and Veerkracht methodologies.

The go-to-market is government-funded managed services, with all services reimbursed through Dutch public healthcare systems — the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo) for municipal care and AWBZ for national healthcare coverage — rather than direct client payments. Clients access Kadera exclusively through institutional referral channels, principally the national Veilig Thuis hotline and municipal social services in Overijssel, under multi-year contracts. Kadera has developed proprietary intellectual property, most notably the trademarked Signalenkaart Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling, a professional signaling card distributed nationally to help healthcare, education, and social service professionals identify domestic violence and child abuse indicators. Other proprietary assets include the AWARE personal alarm system (operated jointly with Moviera and police) and the #VetVeilig interactive safety game for children.

Kadera is governed as a single-member Board of Directors structure under ANBI public benefit status, with supervisory oversight from a four-member Raad van Toezicht chaired by M.K. (Maud) Groenberg; Executive Director J.H.Y. (Jeroen) Traas MBA has led the organization since May 2020. The organization is a member of sector body Valente and holds HKZ, ISO 9001, Keurmerk Vrouwenopvang, and Veiligheid in de Vrouwenopvang certifications. In January 2026 it received the Koninklijke Erepenning (Royal Medal of Honor) during its 50th anniversary celebrations, presented by Mayor Peter Snijders on behalf of His Majesty the King. A recently explored merger with Moviera (Gelderland/Utrecht) was jointly ended in February 2026, with both organizations judging the expected benefits did not outweigh the integration effort.

Name

Kadera

Legal name

Stichting Kadera aanpak huiselijk geweld

Website

https://kadera.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kadera is a Dutch nonprofit foundation, established in 1976, that operates residential shelters, outpatient ambulant support, and professional training for domestic violence intervention across the Overijssel region of the Netherlands, funded through government healthcare systems (Wmo/AWBZ) and serving clients via municipal and Veilig Thuis referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Shelter services
• Ambulatory support
• Prevention training
• Social welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Wmo/AWBZ): Kadera receives government funding through the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo) for municipal care and AWBZ for national healthcare coverage. Services are funded by public healthcare systems rather than direct client payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kadera provides a comprehensive range of domestic violence intervention services in the Dutch province of Overijssel, including residential shelter (women's shelter, men's assisted living, young mothers' shelter, crisis beds, intensive care, and time-out places), community-based ambulant (outreach) support, the AWARE personal alarm system, prevention and professional training programs, and complementary professional tools such as the Signalenkaart and #VetVeilig safety game. Services are funded by public healthcare and social welfare systems (Wmo/AWBZ) and accessed primarily through referrals from municipalities and Veilig Thuis.

Product overview

Kadera is a social services organization providing a comprehensive range of domestic violence intervention services in Overijssel, Netherlands. The organization operates a multi-service model consisting of residential shelter programs (women's shelter, men's shelter, young mothers' shelter, crisis beds, intensive care, and time-out placements), outpatient support services (ambulant hulpverlening), and specialized safety products (AWARE alarm system). Complementary offerings include professional training programs (prevention and trainings including Weerbaarheid, Bijzonder Geweldig, and Krachtwerk methodology), educational tools (Signalenkaart for professional use, #VetVeilig the game for children), and a knowledge center. With 50 years of experience since 1976, Kadera integrates shelter, counseling, advice, and training to address domestic violence across the full spectrum of intervention and prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opvang Vrouwen (Women's Shelter) Emergency and residential shelter services for women who are victims of domestic violence, providing safety, shelter, and support.
• Begeleid Wonen Mannen (Assisted Living for Men) Shelter and assisted living services specifically for male victims of domestic violence.
• Begeleid Wonen Jonge Moeders (Assisted Living for Young Mothers) Specialized shelter and support services for young mothers escaping domestic violence situations, accommodating their children.
• Ambulant (Outpatient Support Services) Community-based support and counseling services for individuals and families dealing with domestic violence, delivered in the home environment to stop violence and build safety.
• Time-out Plek (Time-out Place) Temporary crisis accommodation providing immediate safety for individuals in acute domestic violence situations.
• AWARE Alarmsysteem Personal safety alarm system for victims of domestic violence, operated in collaboration with Moviera and police for improved emergency response.
• Take a Break Twente Respite care service providing temporary relief and support for individuals affected by domestic violence in the Twente region.
• Signalenkaart Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling A professional tool helping professionals in healthcare, education, childcare, and safety sectors to identify and recognize signs of domestic violence and child abuse; includes system signals, protective factors, and attention areas linked to the Dutch Reporting Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.
• Preventie en Trainingen (Prevention and Training) Training programs and educational services including Weerbaarheid (Resilience training), Bijzonder Geweldig (Special Violence training), and Krachtwerk methodology for professionals and victims.
• #VetVeilig the Game Interactive online scenario-based game teaching children and young teenagers about safety risks, including fire safety, falling hazards, and sexting awareness.
• Intensieve Zorg (Intensive Care) Intensive support services for clients with complex needs in the shelter setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average client satisfaction rating of 8.0 for shelter services (Opvang) and 9.2 for ambulatory services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MovieracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Explored potential merger to create larger combined organization serving Gelderland, Utrecht, and Overijssel. Intent agreement signed November 2025; exploration ended February 2026 as benefits did not outweigh required time and energy.
• Integraal Werken in de Wijk (IWW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated on complete revision of the Signalenkaart Huiselijk Geweld en Kindermishandeling tool. Includes Movisie and Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi) in the IWW consortium.
• MovisiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in IWW consortium for Signalenkaart development. Contributed expertise in domestic violence intervention and professional tools.
• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in IWW consortium contributing child welfare expertise to Signalenkaart revision.
• VrijhartigminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on new card about sectarian violence and attention area for closed communities in Signalenkaart. Includes experience experts like Israel van Dorsten.
• Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Provided content input for attention area on sexual violence in Signalenkaart.
• Platform KansenongelijkheidminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2023Co-organized awareness event on men's domestic violence in February 2026 at Stadkamer Zwolle.
• Veiligheidsregio IJssellandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2023Partner in #VetVeilig the game project - an interactive online safety game for children. Kadera contributed to scenario development.
• PolitieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 April 2023Participated in #VetVeilig game scenario filming and provided input for sexting awareness scenario.
• GGD IJssellandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 April 2023Partner in #VetVeilig game project requesting sexting scenario development.
• ZMTwenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide trauma treatment for children in women's shelter.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fier: Dutch organization providing domestic violence and sexual violence shelter, ambulatory support, and specialized care in Friesland. Directly comparable as a regional DV provider with shelter, counseling, and methodology-driven services.
• De Beweging: Netherlands-based domestic violence and human trafficking organization providing shelter, ambulatory care, and prevention services. Comparable regional DV provider with shelter and outreach offerings.
• Sterk Huis: Dutch domestic violence, child abuse, and youth shelter organization serving multiple regions. Comparable in offering integrated shelter, ambulatory support, and specialized child-focused services.
• Moviera: Operates women's shelters and domestic violence intervention services in Gelderland and Utrecht, sharing the same mission and Dutch branch affiliation (Valente). Most directly comparable to Kadera; the two organizations explored a merger in 2025-2026.
• Arosa: Dutch women's shelter and domestic violence organization offering shelter, trauma treatment, and ambulatory services. Peer in the Valente network with comparable service portfolio and government-funded model.
• Intervence: Dutch organization providing social support including domestic violence intervention and family support services. Comparable as a regional VNG-affiliated social services provider with shelter and ambulatory care.

Broad incumbents

• Veilig Thuis: National Dutch hotline and advice point for domestic violence and child abuse. Functions as Kadera's primary referral channel and is a broader, system-level peer operating across all 25 safety regions.

Others

• Valente: Branch organization for Dutch women's shelters and domestic violence organizations, of which Kadera is a member. Industry association peer providing sector coordination, advocacy, and quality frameworks.
• Movisie: Dutch knowledge institute for social development; consortium partner with Kadera in the Signalenkaart revision. Comparable as a domain-adjacent knowledge partner shaping DV intervention methods nationally.
• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi): Dutch national knowledge institute for youth that contributed child-welfare expertise to the Signalenkaart revision. Comparable as a sector enabler and consortium partner in Kadera's professional tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KaderaAanpakHuiselijkGeweld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kadera-aanpak-huiselijk-geweld
• Xx.com/Kadera_ahg

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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