Share-Net Netherlands

What Share-Net Netherlands does

Share-Net Netherlands is a non-profit knowledge network dedicated to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), operating as the Dutch country hub within Share-Net International's global network of 7 country hubs (Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Jordan, and the Netherlands). Hosted by the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, the organization serves NGOs, universities, research institutes, health organizations, and individual SRHR professionals (researchers, activists, consultants) through free membership and a horizontal-segments approach.

Its core offering is a community-and-knowledge platform built around six active Communities of Practice (Sexual Pleasure, Menstrual Health, Gender-Based Violence, Linking Research Policy and Practice, Multilateral Processes, and SRHR and Disability), supplemented by additional CoPs on Infertility, LGBTI+ Health, Contraception and Abortion, and the Global Financing Facility. The technical stack is intentionally simple: a public website (share-net.nl) for resources and event information, the Mighty Networks platform for member-only CoP workspaces, bi-weekly and quarterly email newsletters, and social channels on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. Annual touchpoints include the LRPP Conference (Linking Research, Policy and Practice) and a series of post-conference zines, plus webinars, expert meetings, and UN process briefings/debriefings.

The organization does not sell products or services in a commercial sense. Its revenue mechanics rely on donor grants and memberships routed through the KIT Royal Tropical Institute hosting arrangement, with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified as the primary institutional funder. The Make Way Programme partnership (with Akina Mama wa Afrika, VSO Netherlands, Wemos, and others) extends operational reach into Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Zambia. Member onboarding is self-serve through website registration with no pricing, making the business model a grant-funded convening platform rather than a transactional enterprise.

Name

Share-Net Netherlands

Legal name

Share-Net Netherlands

Website

https://share-net.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Share-Net Netherlands is a non-profit Dutch knowledge network on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, hosted by KIT Royal Tropical Institute as one of 7 Share-Net International country hubs, serving NGOs, universities, and SRHR professionals through Communities of Practice, research products, and the annual LRPP Conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SRHR Knowledge Network

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO), Public Health Governance, Interagency Coordination & Partnerships (HLAJAMAD)

Keywords

• SRHR knowledge network
• Reproductive health rights
• Community of practice
• Research policy practice
• Gender equality advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Klein Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Donor Funding: Share-Net Netherlands operates as a membership organization with organizational and individual members. The network is funded through donor partnerships and grants, with Share-Net International and Share-Net Netherlands hosted by KIT Royal Tropical Institute. The organization receives support from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other institutional donors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Share-Net Netherlands is a membership-based knowledge network on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) that convenes researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and activists through thematic Communities of Practice (CoPs), an annual Linking Research Policy and Practice (LRPP) conference, expert meetings, webinars, and knowledge products (zines, research publications, policy briefs, digital libraries such as The Pleasure Bank). Members access free resources, newsletters, event participation, and CoP working spaces hosted on the Mighty Networks platform.

Product overview

Share-Net Netherlands is a knowledge network platform for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) that operates through multiple Communities of Practice (CoPs) rather than a traditional product-based company. The network provides a range of knowledge products and resources including The Pleasure Bank digital library, Beyond Bananas guide, Sexual Pleasure Checklist, and LRPP Conference zines. Their offerings include research publications on menstrual health, GBV, infertility, contraception, and abortion; educational resources like Understanding LGBTI Health; advocacy tools including the Young Woman's Toolkit; and conferences such as the annual LRPP Conference. They host multiple CoPs covering topics like Sexual Pleasure, Menstrual Health, Gender-Based Violence, Infertility, Contraception and Abortion, and newly launched Disability and SRHR CoP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pleasure Bank: An open source digital library of pleasure-focused images for sexual health educators and content creators.

Products and services

• Communities of Practice (CoPs) Thematic working groups set up by Share-Net members covering SRHR topics (SRHR and Disability, Menstrual Health, Gender-Based Violence, Linking Research Policy and Practice, Sexual Pleasure, Multilateral Processes, Infertility, Contraception and Abortion, LGBTI+ Health, Global Financing Facility). They serve as convening spaces for SRHR professionals to expand knowledge and organize activities to address knowledge gaps.
• Linking Research, Policy and Practice (LRPP) Conference Annual conference bringing together young researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and scholars dedicated to SRHR in international development. The 2024 edition was held at the International Institute of Social Studies.
• The Pleasure Bank An open-source digital library of pleasure-focused images and resources for sexual health educators, content creators, and SRHR professionals, positioned as an alternative to using bananas and grapefruits as illustrative materials.
• Beyond Bananas A guide on how to create good pleasure-focused imagery for SRHR programming and resources.
• The Sexual Pleasure Checklist A conversation starter question list designed to open up conversations about sexual pleasure in SRHR and health programming.
• LRPP Zines Digital zine series published following LRPP conferences, sharing insights and recommendations on SRHR topics including inclusion, menstrual health, abortion, and maternal health.
• Menstrual Health in the Dutch Workplace A small-scale research report on experiences of menstrual health in the Dutch workplace, exploring different workplace needs.
• Understanding LGBTI Health Educational resource covering health needs and issues of LGBTI people, including a quiz for understanding.
• A Scoping Research on GBV in the Dutch Media Scoping research on gender-based violence coverage in Dutch media.
• Literature Review on Global and Regional Contraception and Safe Abortion Trends (2015-2020) Comprehensive literature review providing overview of contraception and abortion trends globally and regionally, focusing on Latin America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Breaking the Silence on Infertility Narrative review and evidence brief on infertility as a neglected component of SRHR.
• World Contraceptive Day Mini-Zine Mini-zine for World Contraceptive Day exploring contraception, pleasure-based approaches, and normalizing safe sex conversations.
• Pride in Knowledge: Pride 2024 Resource Booklet Resource booklet featuring articles, toolkits, grassroots organizations, art, and interactive maps designed to empower and support advocacy and activism for the queer community.
• Make Way for Youth Podcast Youth-led podcast bringing conversations on SRHR in sub-Saharan Africa, including topics on meaningful youth participation, disability justice, and intersectionality.
• Tracking what counts: A Trends Analysis of European Donor Support to SRHR & Family Planning 2022-2023 A trends analysis report by Countdown 2030 examining European donor support to SRHR and Family Planning for 2022-2023.

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Liliane FondsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2024Collaboration to launch Community of Practice on Disability and SRHR, hosted by Liliane Fonds. Liliane Fonds is a recent member of Share-Net Netherlands working on intersectional SRHR programs including the Make Way partnership.
• KIT Royal Tropical InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIT Royal Tropical Institute serves as the host organization for Share-Net International and Share-Net Netherlands. Provides institutional infrastructure, administrative support, and academic credibility to the network. The company number is 33185213 0000 registered in the Netherlands.
• Share-Net BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Bangladesh. Part of the global network of 7 country hubs enabling cross-border knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Share-Net Burkina FasocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Burkina Faso. Part of the global network enabling knowledge exchange and collaboration across countries.
• Share-Net BurundicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Burundi. Part of the global network of country hubs.
• Share-Net ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Colombia. Part of the global network enabling regional Latin America engagement.
• Share-Net EthiopiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Ethiopia. Part of the global network of country hubs.
• Share-Net InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Share-Net Netherlands is one of 7 country hubs. The international platform coordinates global SRHR knowledge sharing and provides oversight to country-level operations.
• Share-Net JordancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry hub of Share-Net International focused on SRHR in Jordan. Part of the global network enabling regional Middle East engagement.
• Mighty NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for Share-Net Netherlands online community spaces. Hosts CoP working groups, member discussions, and exclusive content access for registered members.
• Make Way ProgrammeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Akina Mama wa Afrika, The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians – Kenya, Forum for African Women Educationalists, VSO Netherlands, Wemos and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Works with partners in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia and Kenya on intersectional SRHR for young people with intersecting identities, including disability justice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WHO Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research: UN-led normative and research body for SRHR; sets global guidelines and convenes partners, making it an incumbent counterpart with overlapping research-to-policy translation goals.
• UNFPA: United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency; a broader incumbent shaping SRHR policy, financing, and normative guidance that Share-Net Netherlands' Multilateral Processes CoP engages with directly.
• International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF): Global federated SRHR service-delivery and advocacy network operating in 120+ countries; much larger and service-oriented, but overlaps with Share-Net on SRHR policy advocacy and knowledge dissemination.

Direct peers

• Share-Net International: Parent coordination hub of Share-Net Netherlands and six other country hubs; operates the same knowledge-platform and CoP model at the global level on SRHR.
• Guttmacher Institute: Leading SRHR research and policy organization producing evidence briefs and country-level analyses; directly comparable as an SRHR evidence-and-advocacy producer in the same donor and policy landscape.
• FP2030: Global partnership supporting family planning through country-level commitments, knowledge exchange, and accountability — closely aligned with Share-Net's CoP model on contraception, abortion and Global Financing Facility.
• Rutgers: Dutch SRHR knowledge and advocacy organization with international footprint; both an organizational member of Share-Net Netherlands and a comparable convening and capacity-building actor in the Dutch SRHR ecosystem.
• Countdown 2030: European consortium tracking donor support to SRHR and family planning; Share-Net Netherlands itself produces Countdown 2030 analyses, reflecting overlapping SRHR evidence and policy convening functions.

Others

• KIT Royal Tropical Institute: Host and parent of Share-Net Netherlands; a Dutch knowledge and research institute operating comparable knowledge-brokering, research, and capacity-building functions in global health and development.

Emerging players

• AmplifyChange: Independent fund supporting SRHR and gender justice advocacy across the Global South; complementary to Share-Net's convening role, particularly for intersectional and rights-based programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sharenetnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/share-net-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/sharenetnetherlands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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