What dynamo international does

Dynamo International (legal entity: Dynamo International asbl) is a Brussels-headquartered Belgian non-profit NGO that defends the human rights of people in situations of social exclusion, with a particular focus on children in street situations. The organization operates three core service pillars: (1) the Street Workers Network, a global solidarity network connecting thousands of social street workers through national platforms; (2) International Cooperation projects supporting open-environment action for children and young people in difficulty across Africa (Benin, DRC, Senegal) and the Americas; and (3) the International Youth Mobility Service, a Brussels-based socio-educational assistance program for Belgian youth aged 13-25 offering volunteering, internships abroad, language learning, group travel, and working abroad opportunities, including Erasmus+ youth exchanges.

The organization's underlying "technology" is a human-centered social street work methodology delivered through training (Street Work Training Institute), direct service provision, advocacy, and cross-border knowledge exchange. Supporting technology infrastructure is minimal and limited to Stripe-based online donation processing and Google Analytics website tracking. There are no proprietary software products, AI systems, or app-based offerings.

Dynamo International operates as a grant- and donation-funded NGO with no commercial pricing model. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with revenue derived from donations (processed via Stripe), EU funding including Erasmus+ youth mobility grants, and international cooperation project grants. Geographic reach spans Belgium, Benin, DRC, Senegal, six Latin American countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico), Palestine, and South Korea, with strategic partners including the Council of Europe, EU Alliance for Investing in Children, CATSR (DRC), COSAED (Senegal), GRES Terres Rouges/ESAs (Benin), and various European youth-exchange organizations.

Name

dynamo international

Legal name

Dynamo International asbl

Website

https://dynamointernational.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dynamo International is a Brussels-based Belgian NGO that defends the human rights of children in street situations and socially excluded youth. It operates the global Street Workers Network, International Cooperation projects across Africa and the Americas, and a Brussels-based International Youth Mobility Service for disadvantaged youth aged 13-25.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services / Street Work NGO

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote/Virtual International Internship Programs (EDAIAFAF), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Social street work
• Youth mobility services
• International cooperation
• Street workers network
• Child protection advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Dynamo International asbl collects donations through its website using Stripe secure payment processing for online donations, with tax deduction attestation provided to donors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dynamo International is a Belgian non-profit (asbl) that fights for the human rights of people in situations of social exclusion, and in particular children in street situations. It operates three interconnected pillars: (1) the Street Workers Network connecting thousands of social street workers worldwide via national platforms; (2) International Cooperation projects in Benin, DRC, and Senegal supporting open-environment action for children and strengthening local social street work; and (3) an International Youth Mobility Service providing socio-educational assistance free of charge to young people aged 13-25 in Belgium through volunteering, internships abroad, language learning, group travel, and working abroad programs.

Product overview

Dynamo International operates as a unified NGO offering three interconnected service pillars: the Street Workers Network connecting social street workers globally, International Cooperation supporting development projects in Africa and Latin America, and the International Youth Mobility Service providing socio-educational assistance to Belgian youth aged 13-25. Additional offerings include the Street Work Training Institute, project-based initiatives like AMERICAS and COSY, and various publications. The organization functions as a platform serving both street workers and young people in difficulty, with international mobility as a key educational tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Street Workers Network A solidarity network that connects thousands of social street workers globally who work in the field with populations living and/or working on the street, organized through national platforms and providing training, networking, advocacy, and organizational support.
• International Youth Mobility Service A socio-educational support service delivered in Belgium for young people aged 13-25 in difficulty, using international mobility as an educational and mobilizing tool. Offerings include volunteering, internships abroad, language learning, group travel, and working abroad programs; provided free of charge.
• International Cooperation Projects Development cooperation projects in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal that prioritize open-environment action for children and young people in difficulty and strengthen social street work at local and regional levels through partnerships with local NGOs.
• Street Work Training Institute Professional development offering within the Street Workers Network that provides training of trainers, workshops, and seminars for social street workers and member organizations.
• AMERICAS Erasmus+ Project (2020-2022) An Erasmus+ project delivered through a consortium of 3 European partners (Spain, Portugal, Belgium) and 6 American partner organizations (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico) promoting advocacy and networking on gender equality and human rights in street-based youth work.
• COSY Project - Building Community Safety Together with Young People An initiative focused on engaging young people in building community safety together, supporting youth participation in community-level safety interventions.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• GRES Terres Rouges and ESAscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international cooperation projects in Benin supporting children and young people in difficulty and strengthening social street work at local level.
• Committee for Supporting Social Street Work (CATSR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CATSR in the Democratic Republic of Congo supporting social street work and conducting impact studies on street children, including a 2023 study in Kinshasa.
• Collective of Organizations and Support Structures for Children and Young People in Difficulty (COSAED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with COSAED in Senegal supporting projects for children and young people in difficulty and strengthening social street work.
• Spanish, Portuguese, and Belgian OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partners in the AMERICAS Erasmus+ project (2020-2022) focused on human rights and gender equality in social street work.
• Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix partner organizations from the Americas region, all members of Dynamo International – Street Workers Network, participating in the AMERICAS project for advocacy and networking on human rights and gender equality.
• Alrowwad Cultural and Rural SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalestinian association partner in youth exchange projects, collaborating with Dynamo Belgium and Eufemia (Italy) on cultural exchange programs.
• EufemiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian association partner in youth exchange projects organized through Dynamo International's mobility service, collaborating with Alrowwad (Palestine) and Dynamo Belgium.
• ConvivialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian organization supporting Dynamo International's youth exchange projects with expertise on migration issues, providing educational sessions for participants.
• EU Alliance for Investing in ChildrenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the European Alliance for Investing in Children, participating in advocacy for child guarantee policies and child protection at EU level.
• Council of EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition and engagement with the Council of Europe for social street work advocacy and policy development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Social Service: International NGO network supporting cross-border child protection cases and unaccompanied minors. Directly comparable to Dynamo's work with unaccompanied foreign minors and cross-border social worker training.
• Consortium for Street Children: UK-based international NGO specifically focused on street children advocacy, research, and network coordination. Closely comparable to Dynamo International as both operate global networks dedicated to children in street situations and engage in policy advocacy at the EU and UN levels.
• Defence for Children International: Geneva-based movement focused on children's rights with national sections across multiple continents. Directly comparable to Dynamo's Street Workers Network in advocating for child protection and supporting national-level organizations working with street-connected children.
• Terre des Hommes International Federation: International federation of child welfare NGOs operating across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Comparable to Dynamo in delivering direct services to vulnerable children, running international cooperation projects, and engaging EU policy institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Plan International: Global NGO focused on children's rights and gender equality with operations in 80+ countries. Comparable in child-rights advocacy, EU policy engagement, and youth participation programs but with substantially broader geographic and programmatic scope.
• SOS Children's Villages International: International NGO providing family-based care and youth services across 130+ countries. Comparable to Dynamo in supporting vulnerable children and youth transitioning to independence, though primarily through direct residential care rather than street-based outreach.
• Educo (ChildFund Alliance member): International NGO working on child rights and development with significant programs in West Africa and Latin America. Comparable in international cooperation project structure and beneficiary focus on vulnerable children, though operating at broader scale.
• UNICEF: UN agency mandated to advocate for the protection of children's rights worldwide. Comparable to Dynamo in serving street and migrant children and shaping child-protection policy, but operating as a UN agency at vastly larger scale.
• Save the Children International: One of the largest international child welfare organizations globally, delivering programs in 120+ countries. Comparable to Dynamo in serving street-connected and migrant children but operating at vastly greater scale across health, education, and emergency response.

Emerging players

• European Youth Mobility Organization: Brussels-based organization coordinating Erasmus+ youth exchange and mobility programs. Directly comparable to Dynamo's International Youth Mobility Service in leveraging EU funding to deliver international mobility experiences for disadvantaged youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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