Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning

Name

Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning

Legal name

Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning

Website

https://sundhedsoplysning.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stress Management & Burnout Prevention Coaching (HSADAGAD), Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Education (EDALAFAF), Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Health education programs
• Disease prevention services
• Self-help chronic illness
• Public health promotion
• Community health interventions

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Funding and Grants: The organization operates as a non-profit association (almennyttig forening) and primarily generates revenue through project funding from government bodies, foundations, and EU programs including Horizon Europe and Erasmus+. Major funders include Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Egmont Fonden, Nordea-fonden, and Novo Nordisk Fonden.
2. Publication Sales: Sales of health educational materials through the KFS webshop (kfsbutik.dk), including course books, posters, pamphlets, and professional books for individuals and institutions.
3. Course and Training Services: Revenue from courses, continuing education, and training programs for healthcare professionals and municipalities, including after-education (efteruddannelse) and teaching services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning is a Danish non-profit health education organization that develops, delivers, and scales evidence-based self-help programs, professional training, and health educational publications for the Danish population. Core offerings include the Stanford-adapted LÆR AT TACKLE chronic illness self-management programs (reaching 40,000+ people in 2 out of 3 municipalities), the Competence Center for Breastfeeding, mental health and stress coping programs (Mestring af stress, Basal - sammen om trivsel), parenting support programs (Fædretræf, Snart far), and a publishing division with associated web shop (KFSbutik.dk).

Product overview

Komiteen for Sundhedsoplysning operates as a non-profit health education organization with four organizational units offering a diverse portfolio of health intervention programs, educational services, and digital tools. The core offerings include the evidence-based LÆR AT TACKLE self-help programs (offered in 2 out of 3 Danish municipalities), the Kompetencecenter for Amning providing breastfeeding expertise, and various coping initiatives like Mestring af stress, Godt igennem uddannelse, and Fædretræf. The organization also provides digital tools including the Min Graviditet app (part of the national digital health journal), FAR and Min Baby apps for parenting support, and maintains a publishing division and webshop (KFSButik) for distributing health education materials. International activities include projects under Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LÆR AT TACKLE: Self-help programs for people with chronic/long-term illness or caregivers, providing concrete tools for disease management and daily challenges. Originated from Stanford University.
• Kompetencecenter for Amning
• Mestring af stress
• Fædretræf
• Godt igennem uddannelse
• Basal – sammen om trivsel

Products and services

• LÆR AT TACKLE (Learn to Tackle) Evidence-based self-help programs for people with chronic/long-term illness or their caregivers, delivered as physical or digital courses providing concrete tools for coping with illness and daily challenges. Originated from Stanford University with documented effects on symptoms, coping, and self-efficacy. Offered in 2 out of 3 Danish municipalities.
• Kompetencecenter for Amning (Competence Center for Breastfeeding) Denmark's leading experts on breastfeeding offering research-based competency development and counseling for healthcare professionals, including specialized courses, professional networks, and breastfeeding consultant training nationwide.
• Mestring af stress (Coping with Stress) Cost-effective and accessible coping intervention for adults over 18 with long-term stress. 7-week program with weekly 2.5-hour sessions, offered to citizens via municipalities. Developed in collaboration with municipalities, health professionals, and researchers.
• Fædretræf (Father Meetups) Group-based program providing small-children fathers with greater confidence in their parenting role. Seven sessions facilitated by volunteer father guides who are themselves fathers, covering topics from reactions, feelings, and relationships to child's sleep, language, and development.
• Godt igennem uddannelse (Good Through Education) Short coping course for students in youth secondary education experiencing signs of stress, anxiety, or depression. Low-threshold program where students don't need documentation for their challenges. Evaluated by Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut.
• Basal - sammen om trivsel (Basal - Together for Wellbeing) Mental health strengthening program for students in upper secondary school (7th-10th grade). Class-based course combining exercises and tools to support students' self-efficacy and understanding of themselves and others. Developed with support from Ole Kirk's Fond.
• TÆTTERE PÅ JOB (Closer to Work) Flexible employment-focused online program for adults over 18 with mental health challenges, low self-efficacy, and low work identity. Developed by Komiteen in collaboration with job centers in 10 municipalities. 85% completion rate in pilot.
• Snart far - en god barsel (Soon to be a Father - A Good Parental Leave) Program to increase fathers' uptake of dedicated parental leave. Group-based coping initiative targeting fathers uncertain about their role as new parents.
• Min Graviditet (My Pregnancy) App National pregnancy app developed in collaboration with Sundhedsdatastyrelsen, part of the new national digital health journal. Contains over 400 easy-to-understand articles and videos about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
• Min Baby - Det første år (My Baby - The First Year) App Parental support app tracking child's development during the first year. Part of Komiteen's suite of parenting apps.
• FAR - Godt fra start (Father - Good Start) App App for fathers providing support and guidance from pregnancy through early parenthood. Includes functionality to export 'Barnets Bog' (Child's Book).
• Fællesskabsby (Community City) Community-building initiative making it easier for adults to find their way into community activities. Developed in Ringsted, expanding to other municipalities with support from Nordea-fonden.
• KFSButik (Webshop) Online store for purchasing all Komiteen's publications including course books, posters, pamphlets, and professional books for individuals and institutions.
• Overgangsalderen - Følg med din krop i forandring (Menopause Pamphlet) Health education pamphlet guiding women through menopause changes, symptoms, and management strategies. Published in collaboration with Danish Pharmacy Association, KiSO, and Danish Health Authority. Free with shipping and handling costs.
• Store stjerner, skæve hjerner (Big Stars, Crooked Brains) Book Children's book to destigmatize psychiatric diagnoses and help children understand neurodivergent brains. Written by Dr. Pernille Darling and supported by TrygFonden.
• International Projects International projects bringing Danish solutions and experiences abroad and bringing international solutions to Denmark. Focus on European partners in Horizon research projects and Erasmus+ programs, including WELL@SME (mental health in SMEs), Genes4All (genetic counseling), E-Health4Cancer, and WinWin4WorkLife (remote work research).

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of participants became more aware of what triggers their stress; 82% improved at handling stress reactions; 65% planned how to prevent stress; 53% became more physically active; 50% started spending more time in nature
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet (Ministry of the Interior and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey governmental partner representing Danish health policy leadership. The ministry oversees national health initiatives and partnerships with organizations like Komiteen that support disease prevention and health promotion.
• Sundhedsstyrelsen (Danish Health Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on health educational materials and guidelines. Contributed to editorial work on publications such as the menopause pamphlet.
• Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Veterinary and Food Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on food and nutrition-related health education initiatives.
• Social- og Boligstyrelsen (Danish National Social Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on social welfare and housing-related health initiatives. Funded the Styrket livskvalitet for pårørende project.
• Danske RegionercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents Danish regions in healthcare coordination and collaboration on health promotion initiatives.
• WHO (World Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in global health initiatives and health education standards.
• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginator of the LÆR AT TACKLE methodology. Stanford's research-based self-help programs have been adapted for the Danish context with documented effects.
• Danmarks Apotekerforening (Danish Pharmacy Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on menopause pamphlet development and distribution through pharmacies.
• KiSO (Forskningscenteret Kvinder i Sund Overgang)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center behind the menopause pamphlet, with Sagitta Charity Foundation support.
• WinWin4WorkLife Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15 European partners including LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF SOCIOECONOMIC RESEARCH, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL, TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN, and others working on remote work research under Horizon Europe.
• WELL@SME Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ funded project with 8 partners including organizations from Italy, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Latvia, Belgium, and Finland focused on mental health in SMEs.
• Genes4All Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ funded project with partners from Denmark, Germany, Spain, Turkey, and Greece focusing on genetic counseling digital tools development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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