What Qpido does

Qpido is a Dutch non-profit organization, founded in 2013 and headquartered at IJsbaanpad 9-11 in Amsterdam, that provides counseling, education, and professional training focused on healthy sexual development and the prevention of and response to sexual violence among young people. It operates as a dedicated sexual-health unit within the Levvel foundation, which also delivers parenting support, light intellectual-disability services, youth protection, and serious psychological care. The organization employs 60+ professionals including behavioral scientists, systemic therapists, program leaders, helpers, and educators, organized into regional teams that serve clients across multiple Dutch municipalities.

The service portfolio is structured in four pillars: Hulpverlening (counseling programs branded Romeo & Julia, Araki, Nova, Qracht, SterQ, UniQ, and Opvoedondersteuning, covering boundary violations, sexual exploitation, trafficking, LGBTQ+ identity, trauma, and parental coaching for youth aged 12-23); Voorlichting (in-school educational sessions such as SnAppje, Liefde is..., Ben er voor je, and open Spreekuur consultation hours); Trainingen (eight SKJ-accredited professional training programs including Seksualiteit en opvoeden, Vlaggensysteem, LHBTIQ+, Seksuele uitbuiting, Het hoort erbij!, Criminele uitbuiting, and Seksueel misbruik bij jongens, plus custom offerings); and Producten (educational games, books, and materials such as Open Qaart, Ey schatje, Verliefd en Seks, InTeam spel, and Tiener Qwartet). The organization also maintains a 49-article, 22-guide knowledge bank and delivers content via WhatsApp, anonymous live chat, and phone intake.

The business model is a mix of fixed municipal youth-care contracts (managed-services revenue), quote-based in-company professional training (professional-services revenue), and unit-priced product sales through the Levvel webshop. End customers include Dutch municipalities, schools (primary, secondary, MBO, HBO), youth-care organizations, sports clubs, community centers, parents, and youth directly. Quality assurance is anchored by Cedeo certification held for over 10 years with a top score of 10 and SKJ accreditation across all training programs. Strategic partnerships span Centrum Seksueel Geweld Amsterdam-Amstelland, Hogeschool Inholland, Rutgers, Movisie, Sensoa, Bright GGZ, HVO Querido, and Het Colleqtief.

Name

Qpido

Legal name

Qpido

Website

https://qpido.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qpido is a Dutch non-profit, founded 2013 and part of the Levvel foundation, that delivers counseling, in-school education, SKJ-accredited professional training, and educational products on healthy sexual development and sexual violence for youth aged 12-23, parents, and youth-care professionals across Dutch municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sexual Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG), Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK), School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• Youth sexual health services
• Sexuality education programs
• Professional youth care training
• Trauma counseling youth
• Sexual violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Klein Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Municipal Healthcare Contracts: Qpido works with municipalities (gemeenten) under fixed agreements to provide youth care services. They also create customized agreements outside their regular service areas.
2. Professional Training Services: In-company training programs for professionals working with children, youth, and families. Costs vary per training depending on customization required. Quote-based pricing.
3. Educational Products: Physical and digital educational products including games, books, and materials for educators and parents to discuss sexuality with children and youth. Products sold at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qpido provides counseling (hulpverlening), education (voorlichting), and training on healthy sexual development and sexual violence prevention for Dutch youth aged 12-23, parents, educators, and professionals. Services include ambulatory counseling programs (e.g., Romeo & Julia, Araki, Nova, UniQ), trauma therapy (SterQ, Qracht), interactive educational sessions at schools and community centers, SKJ-accredited in-company training for youth care professionals, and a small catalog of educational games and books.

Product overview

Qpido is a youth sexual health organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services under four main pillars: Hulpverlening (counseling programs including Romeo & Julia, Araki, Nova, Opvoedondersteuning, Qracht, SterQ, and UniQ), Voorlichting (education programs including SnAppje, Liefde is..., Ben er voor je, Spreekuur, and Oudervoorlichting), Trainingen (professional development including Seksualiteit en opvoeden, Vlaggensysteem, LHBTIQ+, Seksuele uitbuiting, Het hoort erbij!, Criminele uitbuiting, Seksueel misbruik bij jongens, and custom programs), and Producten (educational materials including Folder, Open Qaart, Ey schatje, Verliefd en Seks boek, InTeam spel, and Tiener Qwartet). The organization also maintains a self-service Kennisbank with guides for youth, parents, and professionals. Qpido operates as part of Levvel and collaborates with municipalities across the Netherlands to provide sex education, counseling, and professional training to ensure young people can grow up sexually safe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Romeo & Julia: Ambulant help trajectory for youth (12-23 years) who have experienced sexual boundary violations or abuse, focusing on wishes and boundaries, pleasurable sexual experiences, equal relationships, and preventing victim or perpetrator behavior
• Araki
• Nova
• Qracht
• SterQ
• UniQ
• Opvoedondersteuning

Products and services

• Romeo & Julia Ambulatory counseling program for Dutch youth aged 12-23 who have experienced sexual boundary violations or abuse, focusing on wishes and boundaries, healthy sexual development, and equal relationships.
• Araki Intensive ambulatory support for Dutch youth aged 12-23 who are suspected or actual victims of sexual exploitation or human trafficking, using the JIM approach to prevent repeated victimization and create future perspective.
• Nova Ambulatory assistance for Dutch youth aged 12-23 who are suspected or actual victims of sexual exploitation, human trafficking, or dependency relationships, focusing on learning to express boundaries and build self-reliance.
• Opvoedondersteuning Parental coaching for parents of Dutch children aged 12-23 with questions about safe sexual upbringing, typically combined with Romeo or Julia trajectories for their child.
• Qracht Twelve-week trauma-focused trajectory for Dutch youth aged 12-23 who have experienced sexual violence in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region, in collaboration with Centrum Seksueel Geweld, focused on reducing or eliminating trauma symptoms.
• SterQ Low-threshold trauma therapy for Dutch youth aged 12-18 who have experienced (one-time) sexual violence and suffer from trauma symptoms, with a goal of quick start without waiting list.
• UniQ Ambulatory support for LGBTQ+ Dutch youth aged 12-18 exploring gender identity and/or sexual orientation, focusing on healthy identity development, self-image strengthening, and dealing with minority stress.
• SnAppje (Sexting & Grooming lespakket) Interactive 1.5-hour lesson for Dutch primary school students (groups 7-8) about social media risks, safety tips, and how to seek help, featuring video content.
• Liefde is... (Oudervoorlichting) 1.5-hour interactive presentation for parents, educators, and teachers on healthy sexual development, making sexuality discussable, and social media in relation to sexuality.
• Ben er voor je Interactive 90-minute lesson for Dutch secondary school students learning how to support peers who have experienced sexual boundary violations, featuring role-play and exercises with a training actor.
• Spreekuur School consultation service with Qpido staff present at fixed times to engage confidentially with students on topics including sexuality, resilience, social media, orientation, boundaries, and self-image.
• Seksualiteit en opvoeden (Training) Two-day in-company training for Dutch professionals working with youth (youth care, psychiatry, child protection) on discussing sexuality, assessing sexual behavior, and responding to boundary violations; awards 21.75 SKJ points.
• Vlaggensysteem (Training) Training on the Flag System methodology by Movisie and Sensoa for Dutch professionals to assess and respond to sexual behavior in children and youth, including specialized variants for vulnerable groups and residential youth care; awards 5 SKJ points.
• LHBTIQ+ (Training) In-company training for Dutch professionals on supporting LGBTQ+ youth, covering sexual and gender identity terminology, creating openness for discussion, and building confidence to address these topics.
• Seksuele uitbuiting (Training) Training for Dutch professionals on recognizing patterns and signals of sexual exploitation, conducting conversations with victims, and applying reporting guidelines; awards 5.6 SKJ points.
• Het hoort erbij! (Training) Training developed with Hogeschool Inholland for Dutch youth and street corner workers on contributing to sexual development of youth, recognizing their role in sexual education, and practicing conversation skills.
• Criminele uitbuiting (Training) Training developed with Het Colleqtief on recognizing and discussing criminal exploitation with youth and adults, in collaboration with HVO Querido.
• Seksueel misbruik bij jongens (Training) Training developed with Bright GGZ helping Dutch professionals recognize signals of sexual abuse in boys and learn how to discuss these experiences with male youth.
• Sexting & Grooming (Training) Two-hour in-company training for Dutch professionals on teaching youth to say no, discussing social media risks, and supporting parents with online upbringing; awards 2 SKJ points.
• Trainingen op maat Custom training programs tailored to specific needs of Dutch professionals in youth care on the topic of sexually healthy development.
• Folder Free informational folder on Qpido's services and topics related to sexuality and safe development.
• Open Qaart Interactive card game for discussing sexuality topics with youth; priced at €20.95.
• Ey schatje Educational game or tool for discussing relationships and sexuality; priced at €189.95.
• Verliefd en Seks boek Educational book about love and sex for Dutch youth; priced at €65.00.
• InTeam spel Card game for team discussions about relationships and sexuality; priced at €29.00.
• Tiener Qwartet Quartet card game for teenagers about relationships and sexuality; priced at €34.50 (currently sold out).

Quantifiable outcome

• Average treatment duration for youth care: approximately 9-18 months depending on program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LevvelcoreOthersQpido is part of Levvel organization. Levvel provides various types of help for children, youth, and families under one roof including parenting support, special youth care, support for mild intellectual disabilities (LVB), and serious psychological problems. Qpido focuses on everything related to sexuality as part of Levvel's comprehensive services.
• Centrum Seksueel Geweld Amsterdam AmstellandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQpido is part of Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) Amsterdam Amstelland. CSG operates throughout the Netherlands and provides professional help for those who have experienced sexual boundary violations. The center includes doctors, nurses, police, and other care providers working together.
• Hogeschool InhollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with lectoraat Jeugd en Samenleving and lectoraat Empowerment en Professionalisering of Hogeschool Inholland for development of 'Het hoort erbij!' training for youth and street work professionals. Eight youth and street work organizations also participated in development.
• HVO QueridominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-delivers the 'Criminele uitbuiting' (Criminal Exploitation) training with Qpido. Training developed by Het Colleqtief.
• Bright GGZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Bright GGZ in developing the 'Seksueel misbruik bij jongens' (Sexual Abuse in Boys) training for professionals.
• Centrum Seksueel GeweldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn collaboration with Centrum Seksueel Geweld Amsterdam-Amstelland, Qpido offers Qracht - a trajectory for youth aged 12-23 who have experienced sexual violence. Referral through CSG hotline 0800 0188.
• Stichting Wij zijn MminorOthersMandy Sleijpen, the training actress for 'Ben er voor je' program, founded Stichting Wij zijn M. She uses her personal experiences with sexual abuse to break the taboo around sexual abuse in children.
• Rutgers Kenniscentrum SeksualiteitminorOthersRutgers Kenniscentrum Seksualiteit is cited as a source for information on sexual development in children ages 0-18 years. Qpido uses Rutgers research in their knowledge base.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siriz: Dutch organization providing counseling, education, and support around unintended pregnancy and sexuality—overlapping sexual-health education and counseling target audience with comparable professionals-training model.
• HVO-Querido: Amsterdam-based organization providing supported housing and care for vulnerable adults including victims of exploitation. Co-delivers Qpido's "Criminele uitbuiting" training and shares the sexual exploitation/exploitation prevention mission with Araki/Nova programs.
• Movisie: Dutch expertise center for social issues that co-developed the Vlaggensysteem (Flag System) used by Qpido. Provides training, methodologies, and advisory on topics including sexuality, youth care, and safeguarding—comparable service and customer profile.
• Rutgers: Dutch knowledge center on sexuality that develops evidence-based sexual health programs, conducts research, and provides education and training for professionals and youth—directly comparable to Qpido's education, training, and content assets.
• FIER: Dutch center offering shelter, treatment, and aftercare for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Comparable trauma-treatment service line (overlapping with SterQ/Qracht) and youth-victim specialization.
• Centrum Seksueel Geweld: National network of sexual violence centers in the Netherlands offering medical, psychological, and police-integrated care. Operates the CSG hotline that refers youth into Qpido's Qracht trajectory—an overlapping service population and partner/referral network.
• COC Nederland: Dutch LGBTQ+ advocacy and support organization offering information, peer support, and education. Qpido's UniQ program targets the same LHBTIQ+ youth population with overlapping education and counseling services.
• Bright GGZ: Dutch youth mental-health provider collaborating with Qpido on the "Seksueel misbruik bij jongens" training. Provides clinical GGZ services overlapping with Qpido's trauma-therapy (SterQ) and counseling programs.

Regional players

• Sensoa: Flemish (Belgian) expertise center on sexual health that co-developed the Vlaggensysteem with Movisie. Operates in adjacent geography with comparable sexual-health education, training, and prevention services for youth and professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Aidsfonds / Soa Aids Nederland: Dutch organizations focused on sexual health including STI/HIV prevention and sex-positive education for youth. Broader remit but comparable target population, education channels, and municipality-contracted programming.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100066853794452
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qpido
• Instagraminstagram.com/qpido.nl

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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