Stichting Pelita

What Stichting Pelita does

Stichting Pelita is a Dutch nonprofit foundation founded in 1947 to alleviate the material and immaterial needs of victims of the war with Japan and the post-war unrest in Indonesia. The organization holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status under RSIN 2876073 and is headquartered at Nienoord 13 in Diemen, Netherlands. Its primary beneficiaries are elderly individuals (70+) with backgrounds in the former Dutch East Indies and their families, encompassing both first-generation war victims and the post-war (Naoorlogse) generation dealing with transgenerational trauma, alongside the Moluccan community resident in the Netherlands since the 1950s. The foundation operates with approximately 15 paid staff under the CAO Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg collective agreement and is supported by an extensive volunteer network; governance is provided by a board chaired by Melina Kappeyne van de Coppello-Rakic with Paul Bilars joining as a member on August 1, 2025.

The foundation delivers a portfolio of community-based programs including Pelita Eettafel (volunteer-run community dining tables across Dutch cities including Leeuwarden), Pelita Ondersteuning Dementie (specialized dementia support for migration-background elderly), Pelita Dialoogtafel (dialogue sessions on colonial history), and the Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG) for the post-war generation. In collaboration with ARQ Kenniscentrum it co-developed "Begripvol Zorgen – Echo's uit Nederlands-Indië," a five-part video learning line and accredited e-learning for healthcare workers providing culturally sensitive care. Programs are delivered through physical venues including Museum Sophiahof in The Hague, the Veluwehal in Barneveld (site of the annual Landelijke Molukse Ouderendag for over 20 years), and a network of regional welfare partners spanning Welzijn Vught, Stichting Mae Uku, Museum Maluku, and others. ARQ Nationaal Psychotrauma Centrum provides administrative parent support from Nienoord 5, Diemen.

Stichting Pelita's revenue model combines individual donations (€25/year donor memberships including a Pelita Magazine subscription, with six issues annually), bequests and legacies, occasional subsidies from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), event participation fees (€5–10 per person), and investment returns managed by an external asset manager. Total income for FY2025 was €322,750 against €443,042 in FY2024, with the year-over-year decline driven primarily by reduced financial/investment income rather than programmatic underperformance; core subsidies and operating revenue both expanded. The foundation has no proprietary technology platform, API, or app — its distribution model is anchored in physical community programming, print (Pelita Magazine), and social-media community engagement (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Name

Stichting Pelita

Legal name

Stichting Pelita

Website

https://pelita.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stichting Pelita is a Dutch ANBI-status nonprofit foundation, founded in 1947, providing culturally sensitive welfare services—including dementia support, community dining, trauma counseling, and accredited e-learning—to elderly individuals and families with roots in the former Dutch East Indies across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Community Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic Engagement, Volunteering & Leadership Education for Seniors (EDAAAMAK), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Elderly care support
• Dementia information programs
• Cultural community events
• War victim assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Diemen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Gifts: Annual donations from individuals, with €25 per year donor membership including Pelita Magazine subscription
2. Bequests and Legacies: Income from inheritance and testamentary gifts
3. Government Subsidies: Occasional subsidies from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS)
4. Investment Returns: Income generated from investment results and asset management through external asset manager
5. Event Fees: Small participation fees for workshops and events (€5-10 per person)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Pelita is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that supports elderly people with a background in the former Dutch East Indies and Indonesia through community, care, educational, and cultural programs. It delivers Pelita Eettafel community dining, Pelita Dialoogtafel dialogue sessions, dementia support (Pelita Ondersteuning Dementie), a post-war generation contact point, the accredited Begripvol Zorgen e-learning for healthcare workers, Naoorlogse Generatiebijeenkomsten, and the annual Landelijke Molukse Ouderendag. The organization operates as a registered ANBI charity funded primarily by donations, memberships, and subsidies.

Product overview

Stichting Pelita operates as a single-service charitable foundation offering a portfolio of interconnected support programs for elderly people and their families with roots in former Dutch East Indies and Indonesia. The core offering includes social community programs (Pelita Eettafel, Dialoogtafel), specialized care services (Pelita Dementie Ondersteuning), educational programs (Videoleerlijn Begripvol Zorgen), and regular cultural events (Landelijke Molukse Ouderendag, Naoorlogse Generatiebijeenkomsten). All programs share the common goal of providing culturally sensitive support, combating isolation, preserving heritage, and facilitating dialogue about shared history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG): Contact point for post-war generation providing information about therapy compensation schemes and family history research resources.
• Pelita Ondersteuning Dementie
• Begripvol Zorgen

Products and services

• Pelita Eettafel Community dining tables organized across the Netherlands where elderly people with a background in the former Dutch East Indies share meals and stories, providing social connection and reducing isolation.
• Pelita Dialoogtafel Dialogue tables bringing together people with a background in the former Dutch East Indies to discuss shared colonial history and its contemporary impact, featuring meals and cultural performances.
• Pelita Ondersteuning Dementie (PID) Specialized dementia support program providing information evenings, caregiver support, and guidance for families dealing with dementia in the Indisch/Molukse community.
• Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG) A contact point for the post-war generation providing information about therapy compensation schemes, support for war-related trauma questions, and guidance to relevant organizations and resources.
• Videoleerlijn Begripvol Zorgen – Echo's uit Nederlands-Indië A five-part video learning line and accredited e-learning developed with ARQ Kenniscentrum to help healthcare workers provide culturally sensitive care to elderly people with roots in the former Dutch East Indies.
• Naoorlogse Generatiebijeenkomsten Regular meetings for the post-war generation featuring documentary screenings, author presentations, and discussions about transgenerational trauma and identity within the Indisch/Molukse community.
• Landelijke Molukse Ouderendag Annual national Moluccan Elderly Day held at Veluwehal Barneveld, featuring cultural performances and providing social connection for Moluccan seniors (€10 per person).
• Kopi Sama Sama Workshops Cultural workshops exploring Indisch heritage through music, food, and cultural exchange, often held at Museum Sophiahof (€5 inclusive of materials).
• Pelita Informatie Dementie Bijeenkomsten Information evenings about dementia recognition and care, organized in collaboration with local welfare organizations, featuring expert speakers and caregiver experiences.
• Pelita Magazine A six-issues-per-year magazine sent to donors featuring stories, news, and cultural content relevant to the Indisch/Molukse community; included with the €25 annual donor membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eckenhausen-Tetznerpenning awarded annually to individuals of significance to the community

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARQ Kenniscentrum Oorlog, Vervolging en GeweldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed the five-part video learning line and accredited e-learning 'Begripvol Zorgen – Echo's uit Nederlands-Indië' for culturally sensitive care. Stichting Pelita is partner of ARQ.org.
• Museum SophiahofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes events, exhibitions, workshops, and memory meetings. Stichting Pelita is one of the organizations housed in Museum Sophiahof building.
• ARQ Nationaal Psychotrauma CentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing administrative support and shared services. Located at Nienoord 5, 1112 XE Diemen.
• Stichting 1940-1945coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG), providing information and support to post-war generation individuals.
• ARQ Centrum'45coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG), providing therapeutic support and information services.
• Welzijn VughtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on dementia information evenings and care support programs in the Vught region.
• Wegwijs+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on dementia information evenings, providing practical guidance for caregivers.
• Indisch HerinneringscentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes commemorative events such as the August 15th commemoration at Museum Sophiahof.
• Museum MalukuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Dialoogtafel events including RE:CAST dialogue about colonialism and slavery in the Moluccas.
• Stichting Mae UkuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on dementia information meetings in Zeeland region.
• Stichting Tabadila / Wooncomplex TabadilaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on dementia information meetings in Zeeland region.
• Indische Vereniging Koempoelan MiddelburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on dementia information event at Wooncomplex Tabadila in Middelburg.
• Stichting WoejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg on mantelzorg (caregiving) information evening.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indisch Herinneringscentrum: Dutch center focused on preserving the memory of the Dutch East Indies community and colonial history. Co-organizes commemorative events (e.g., 15 August commemoration at Museum Sophiahof) with Pelita, serving overlapping Indisch audiences.
• Museum Maluku: Dutch museum dedicated to Moluccan history and culture. Pelita collaborates on Pelita Dialoogtafel events (e.g., RE:CAST dialogue), serving the same Molukse community in a complementary cultural-preservation capacity.
• Stichting 1940-1945: Dutch foundation supporting Dutch WWII victims and their next of kin. Co-partner with Pelita in Contactpunt Naoorlogse Generaties (CNG), operating in the same war-victim social-services niche with overlapping beneficiary cohorts and trauma-support programming.
• NOOM (Netwerk van Organisaties van Oudere Migranten): Dutch national network of organizations serving elderly migrants. Pelita operates in the same niche (elderly migrants with shared cultural/historical identity) at the community-specific layer; NOOM represents the broader coordinating network for similar organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer Nederland: National Dutch association for dementia patients and caregivers, operating at significantly larger scale. Directly comparable to Pelita's dementia support work (Pelita Ondersteuning Dementie) but serving the broader population rather than the Indisch/Molukse niche.

Others

• ARQ Nationaal Psychotrauma Centrum: Dutch national psychotrauma center that provides Pelita with administrative hosting, shared office, and back-office services. Larger umbrella organization in the same trauma/care space; Pelita operates as a partner foundation within ARQ's group structure.
• Pharos: Dutch centre of expertise on health disparities, with focus on migrants and refugees. Complementary to Pelita's culturally-sensitive care work — particularly the 'Begripvol Zorgen' e-learning — and a likely referral partner for healthcare organizations seeking cultural-competency resources.
• Mezzo: Dutch national association for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers). Adjacent to Pelita's caregiver-support and dementia-evening programming, serving a related but distinct audience of family caregivers in the Netherlands.
• Museum Sophiahof: Dutch museum and cultural venue in The Hague that physically hosts Pelita's programs and exhibitions. Functions as cultural infrastructure partner rather than a programmatic peer, but jointly serves the Indisch community through shared programming.

Regional players

• Stichting Mae Uku: Dutch regional foundation collaborating with Pelita on dementia information meetings in the Zeeland region. Operates in the same community-support space with comparable offerings but at a more localized (Zeeland) geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stichtingpelita3688
• Facebookfacebook.com/StichtingPelita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-pelita
• Instagraminstagram.com/stichtingpelita

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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