Share-Net International

Name

Share-Net International

Legal name

Share-Net International

Website

https://share-netinternational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Knowledge Management / SRHR Network Platform

NAICS

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs (BPADAIAD)

Keywords

• SRHR knowledge management
• Reproductive health network
• Policy knowledge translation
• Global nonprofit network
• Grant-funded research platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Funding: Primary funding source from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided on a project basis typically lasting in cycles of 3-5 years. This funds core operations, country hub activities, conferences, and grant programs.
2. Knowledge Activation Grants: Annual grant round held in November providing funding for SRHR projects of members, supporting applied research, documentation of practices, and knowledge products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Share-Net International operates a global knowledge management platform and member network dedicated to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It delivers a digital platform with resource libraries, member directories, Communities of Practice, matchmaking services for SRHR consultants, annual conferences (Co-Creation Conference and LRPP Conference), and a Knowledge Activation Grants program, all aimed at translating SRHR research into policy and practice across 90+ countries.

Product overview

Share-Net International operates as a unified digital knowledge management platform for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), serving over 3,500 members across 90+ countries. The platform integrates multiple interconnected modules: the core Digital Platform serves as the central hub for member networking and access; the Knowledge Product Library and SRHR Resource Library provide searchable repositories of SRHR content; the Matchmaking Database connects SRHR consultants with assignments; Events functionality lists conferences including the annual Co-Creation Conference and LRPP Conference; and the Knowledge Activation Grants program provides annual funding. Additional modules include SHIRIM methodology for knowledge translation and Communities of Practice (CoPs) for specialized collaboration. The platform has seven operational country hubs in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHIRIM (Share-Net International Rapid Improvement Model): A learning trajectory facilitated by Share-Net International and external knowledge experts to encourage knowledge exchange and knowledge translation between hubs, using a collaborative approach.
• Co-Creation Conference (CCC)
• Linking Research, Policy and Practice Conference (LRPP)

Products and services

• Share-Net Digital Platform A comprehensive digital knowledge platform for SRHR that enables member networking, content sharing, and professional collaboration across 90+ countries with over 3,500 members, including member profiles, a resource library, events, and community features.
• Knowledge Product Library A dedicated repository for SRHR knowledge products developed by country hubs and members, featuring policy briefs, toolkits, infographics, articles, videos, and podcasts.
• SRHR Resource Library An online library containing over 600 dedicated SRHR resources, including articles, policy guidelines, fact sheets, reports, and research materials freely available to all users.
• Matchmaking Database A database of SRHR consultants enabling members to register as practitioners, seek assignments, access training materials, or post assignments to be matched with qualified SRHR professionals.
• Linking Research, Policy and Practice Conference (LRPP) An annual conference connecting young researchers (under 35) with policymakers, practitioners, and Share-Net members to present SRHR research from Master, PhD, and postgraduate programs.
• Co-Creation Conference An annual working conference co-organized with country hubs where participants develop concrete, evidence-informed knowledge products for influencing SRHR policy and practice through deliberative dialogues.
• SHIRIM (Share-Net International Rapid Improvement Model) A collaborative rapid improvement model for knowledge translation that facilitates learning sessions and action periods aimed at improving SRHR policies and practices.
• Knowledge Activation Grants An annual grantmaking round held every November that funds SRHR projects of members, supporting applied research, documentation of practices, and knowledge product development.
• Communities of Practice (CoPs) Specialized international Communities of Practice (iCoPs) that create common ground and enable SRHR professionals to collaborate on specific themes, sharing knowledge and reducing duplication of work.
• Member Directory A searchable directory of Share-Net members enabling networking and connection-building among SRHR professionals worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94,651 testimonies collected through mobile data collection on SRHR needs of women with disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KIT Royal Tropical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIT Royal Tropical Institute hosts Share-Net International at its Amsterdam location. KIT serves as the institutional host and initiator of the Share-Net network since 2001, providing organizational infrastructure and support for SRHR knowledge management activities.
• Red Orange LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Orange Limited has hosted Share-Net International since April 2026. The company is registered in Bangladesh (Registration number C-104266/12) and the Netherlands (Registration number 000002341638), providing secretariat and operational support services.
• Seven Country Hub OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hubs in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Netherlands operate as part of the Share-Net network, conducting localized SRHR activities, knowledge translation, and member engagement under the Share-Net International umbrella.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Knowledge SUCCESS: USAID-funded family planning and reproductive health knowledge management platform operating a global learning network and resource hub. Highly comparable to Share-Net in mission (SRHR knowledge translation), structure (network + library), and audience (FP/RH practitioners globally).
• IBP Initiative (Implementing Best Practices): WHO-hosted initiative that facilitates knowledge exchange and implementation of evidence-based family planning/reproductive health practices through a network of partners. Directly comparable to Share-Net as a global FP/RH knowledge and implementation community.
• Advance Family Planning: Advocacy and evidence-to-policy initiative focused on family planning financing, policy, and commitment-making across countries. Comparable as a global FP/SRHR network driving policy outcomes, though oriented more toward advocacy than knowledge management.
• Countdown to 2030: Multi-institution collaboration tracking progress on RMNCAH and SRHR indicators across countries. Comparable as a global SRHR/FP data and monitoring network serving researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in similar geographies to Share-Net.
• FP2030: Global partnership supporting family planning across country-level commitments, with a knowledge and learning agenda for FP stakeholders. Comparable to Share-Net as a multi-country family planning network, though with more of a partnership/governance focus than a knowledge library.

Broad incumbents

• UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund): UN agency leading global sexual and reproductive health and rights work, including data, policy, and country programs. Comparable to Share-Net as the dominant multilateral actor in the same SRHR domain, though with a vastly larger mandate and resources.
• Population Council: International research organization conducting biomedical, social science, and public health research on SRHR, HIV, and gender. Comparable to Share-Net's research-to-policy agenda but operates through institutional research programs rather than an open member network.
• International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): Global federation delivering SRHR services and advocacy across 120+ countries through member associations. Overlaps with Share-Net on SRHR mission and global footprint but is a broader service-delivery and advocacy body rather than a knowledge-only platform.
• Guttmacher Institute: Research and policy organization producing evidence on sexual and reproductive health and rights, including widely cited global estimates. Comparable to Share-Net's evidence-to-policy role, but Guttmacher is a research powerhouse rather than a member-driven network.
• PMNCH (Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health): WHO-hosted global partnership of more than 1,000 organizations working on MNCH, including SRHR and adolescent health. Comparable to Share-Net as a multi-stakeholder knowledge and advocacy platform, but broader in scope and UN-anchored.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharenetint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/share-net-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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