What CARE Nederland does

CARE Nederland (Stichting CARE Nederland) is the Dutch national member of CARE International, one of the world's largest humanitarian NGO confederations active in over 100 countries. Founded in 2001 as a Dutch charitable foundation (CARE itself traces back to 1945), the organization is headquartered in Den Haag with 57 employees. Its core program portfolio comprises five pillars: Noodhulp (emergency aid delivering food, water, shelter, and protection during crises), Vrouwenrechten (women's rights and gender equality programs with a focus on the Gender in Emergencies approach), Duurzaam bestaan opbouwen (sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation), Beleidsbeïnvloeding (policy advocacy via petitions and lobbying), and Kennis en onderzoek (research and knowledge products).

The business model is donation-driven. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly from €6 to €15, annual from €27 to €108, and legacy bequests), corporate partnerships (cause marketing and employee giving), and institutional funding (foundations, government grants, and the National Postcode Loterij). Approximately 90% of all expenditures are directed to beneficiaries, and the organization reports helping 6.3 million people in the past year across crisis response (Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Venezuela) and long-term development contexts.

CARE Nederland operates without proprietary technology systems, relying on standard digital infrastructure for donor management, including Google Analytics, social media Custom Audience Targeting, Postfilter for address verification in direct mail, and Tikkie/QR-code payment gateways for donations. The organization holds ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) status, CBF recognition, ISO 9001 certification, and is a member of Goede Doelen Nederland. Aid distribution occurs through vetted local partners (e.g., Shafak in Syria, Juzoor in Gaza, Las Reinas Pepiadas in Ecuador, SIDC in Lebanon) and through the Dutch Relief Alliance consortium; CARE Nederland itself does not directly implement field programs.

Name

CARE Nederland

Legal name

Stichting CARE Nederland

Website

https://carenederland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CARE Nederland is the Dutch national member of CARE International, raising funds from Dutch donors to deliver humanitarian emergency aid, women's rights programming, and sustainable development through local partners in 100+ countries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Humanitarian emergency aid
• Women's rights programs
• Sustainable development
• Disaster relief services
• International humanitarian NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: CARE Nederland receives donations from individual supporters through one-time and recurring donation options via the website, bank transfers, and direct debit mandates.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with businesses for fundraising support,Cause marketing, and employee giving programs.
3. Foundation & Institutional Funding: Funding from foundations, government grants, and institutional donors including the National Postcode Lottery.
4. Legacy Gifts: Bequests and legacy donations through testamentary provisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CARE Nederland is the Dutch national member of CARE International, one of the world's largest humanitarian NGO confederations. It raises funds from Dutch individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and institutional donors and channels those funds through the global CARE network and vetted local partners to deliver emergency aid, women's rights and gender equality programs, sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation, policy advocacy, and humanitarian research across 100+ countries.

Product overview

CARE Nederland is a humanitarian aid organization, not a technology product company. It offers a portfolio of charitable programs centered around emergency aid, women's rights, and sustainable development. The core programs include: Noodhulp (emergency response providing food, water, shelter), Vrouwenrechten (women's rights and gender equality), Duurzaam bestaan opbouwen (sustainable livelihoods), Beleidsbeïnvloeding (policy advocacy), and Kennis en onderzoek (research). Additional services include donation programs, petitions, newsletters, and specialized initiatives like the Gender in Emergencies approach, school meals programs, and medical care programs. The organization operates primarily through partner collaboration and does not offer software products with API access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noodhulp (Emergency Aid) Humanitarian emergency response service providing food, clean water, shelter, medical care, and protection for people affected by crises, conflicts, and natural disasters across multiple countries. Funded by CARE Nederland donors and delivered through local partner organizations.
• Vrouwenrechten (Women's Rights Programs) Programs focused on gender equality, women's empowerment, addressing sexual violence against women and girls in crisis situations, and supporting women's leadership and economic participation.
• Duurzaam bestaan opbouwen (Sustainable Livelihoods) Long-term development programs helping communities adapt to climate change and build sustainable livelihoods through climate-resilient agriculture, savings groups, and economic resilience initiatives.
• Beleidsbeïnvloeding (Policy Advocacy) Advocacy service influencing government policy on humanitarian aid, climate action (Paris Agreement commitments), gender equality, and the use of hunger and sexual violence as weapons of war.
• Kennis en onderzoek (Knowledge and Research) Research and knowledge sharing on humanitarian issues, gender equality, climate adaptation, and the Gender in Emergencies approach, intended for the public, partners, and policy audiences.
• Donatieprogramma's (Donation Programs) Structured donor engagement service offering one-time donations, monthly recurring support, tax-free (ANBI) giving, legacy/testamentary bequests, and crisis-specific appeals for humanitarian programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.3 million people helped in the past year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Las Reinas PepiadascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen-led organization in Ecuador that supports Venezuelan migrants with economic integration, safe spaces, and community support. CARE works with this partner to help migrant women rebuild their lives through skills training and employment opportunities.
• ShafakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner organization in Syria providing support to displaced families. Through Shafak, CARE offers financial aid and emergency assistance to families in Aleppo and Northern Syria.
• Juzoor for Health and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalestinian civil society organization focused on improving the health of Palestinian families. CARE partners with Juzoor to provide medical supplies, training, and healthcare services in Gaza, including maternal health and mobile clinics.
• SIDC (Health and Social Development Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebanese civil society organization focused on health promotion and well-being of vulnerable populations. SIDC specializes in sexual and reproductive health, HIV support, mental health, and human rights promotion.
• National Postcode LoterijmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch national lottery that supports charitable causes. CARE partners with NPL for fundraising visibility and donor acquisition in the Netherlands.
• Dutch Relief AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of Dutch humanitarian organizations working together on emergency response. CARE Nederland collaborates through this alliance for coordinated humanitarian aid delivery.
• CARE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal federation of CARE organizations working in over 100 countries. CARE Nederland is part of this international network providing humanitarian aid and development programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cordaid: Large Dutch humanitarian and development organization based in The Hague, active in fragile states with a focus on health, education, and resilience. Directly comparable in size, geography, donor base, and Dutch Relief Alliance membership.
• War Child: Dutch-headquartered humanitarian NGO specializing in children affected by armed conflict. Comparable Dutch donor base, ANBI/CBF status, and operational focus on conflict-affected populations overlapping CARE Nederland's geographies.
• Hivos: Dutch international development organization with programs on gender equality, climate, and civic rights in developing countries. Comparable funding sources (Dutch public, institutional donors) and rights-based programmatic focus.
• Plan International Nederland: Dutch member of Plan International focused on children's rights and girls' empowerment. Comparable as a Dutch national NGO member of a global federation, with similar donor base and gender-equality programming emphasis.
• CARE USA: The largest national member of CARE International, fundraising and implementing the same global programs under the shared CARE brand. Closest direct operational peer to CARE Nederland given shared mission, model, and federation structure.
• CARE International Secretariat: The coordinating body of the CARE International confederation of which CARE Nederland is a national member. Operates the same humanitarian mission, programs, and brand across 100+ countries, making it the closest structural peer.
• Oxfam Novib: Dutch member of the Oxfam confederation, headquartered in The Hague. Comparable as a large Dutch humanitarian NGO raising funds domestically to channel into international development, women's rights, and emergency response programs.
• Save the Children Nederland: Dutch national member of Save the Children, raising funds from Dutch donors to support children's rights and emergency response globally. Comparable fundraising model, governance structure, and program mix to CARE Nederland.
• Terre des Hommes Netherlands: Dutch member of the Terre des Hommes International Federation, focused on children's rights and emergency aid. Comparable Dutch fundraising operation, ANBI status, and program delivery through local partners in fragile contexts.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Nederland: Dutch national committee of UNICEF, the UN children's fund. Comparable as a Netherlands-based NGO raising funds from Dutch donors for global humanitarian and development work, though operating at much larger scale and as part of the UN system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CARENederland2011
• Facebookfacebook.com/care.nederland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/care-nederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/carenetherlands

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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