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African Diaspora Policy Centre (ADPC)
Provides a platform that enables the African Diaspora in Europe to connect more closely with the continent, pool resources and undertake initiatives for the promotion of peace, better governance and brain gain in Africa. See its African Diaspora Skills Database, with an overview of qualified African Diaspora professionals and African Diaspora organisations in the Netherlands.
Africa Legal Aid (AFLA) has a branch office in The Netherlands. It is a non partisan, non profit pan african international organization that seeks to promote human rights and justice in Africa.
An online media company running an international, interactive and multimedia platform, with an emphasis on Africa.
An independent academic research institute that aims to promote a better understanding of the African continent and provide insights into social developments in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Leiden, the Netherlands and is the only academic research institute in the Netherlands devoted entirely to the study of Africa.
AHR supports organisations which fight for human rights all over the world.
AMREF is a non-governmental organisation that is working closely with African communities and governments to ensure that every African can enjoy the right to good health care providers in strong health systems.
Founded by Dutch architects, ArchiAfrica promotes African architecture around the world by offering academic support, holding symposia and organising expositions. It plans to create a database with information and data on African architecture.
Association for Small African Projects
A.S.A.P. is an independent, non profit and non governmental organization whose goal is to support rural development in Burkina Faso. Its main objective is to increase primary school attendance and to help farmers.
The Association of European Parliamentarians for Africa (AWEPA) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports parliaments in Africa and works to keep Africa high on the political agenda in Europe.
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Both ENDS supports organisations in developing countries to combat poverty and to work towards sustainable environmental management.
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Care helps communities improve their quality of life through projects in agriculture and natural resources, economic development, education, food, health, water and sanitation and emergency response.
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Dorcas Aid International is a Christian relief and development organisation, committed to take care of the poor and oppressed irrespective of their race, religion, gender or political conviction. It is based in the Netherlands.
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Supports people centered development worldwide, in the domains of natural resource management and agriculture, energy and health, in rural and urban areas.
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A Dutch media organisation that works for press freedom in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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Channels emergency aid into sustainable health care development in areas disrupted by war, disasters and poverty. Trains and encourages local populations to carry out initiatives that combat diseases, provide psychosocial care and restore infrastructure.
A Dutch non-governmental organisation that is working to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world in which citizens, women and men have access to the resources and opportunities for their development.
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An interchurch organisation for development cooperation. ICCO is one of the six Dutch co-financing development organisations that support programmes in developing countries with funds from the Dutch government. Runs projects in 21 African countries, in partnership with local organisations. The focus is on basic social services, fair economic development, and democratisation and peace building.
IDEA develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world. It was founded in 1999 to coordinate pilot debate programs initiated by the Open Society Institute.
The International Institute for Communication Development (IICD) uses computers, Internet and traditional media (such as radio and television) to connect people and enable them to benefit from ICT.
International Network on Techincal Information
Focuses on technologies that are applicable to developing countries by using local available materials and techniques.
International Organisation for Migration
Works with migrants and governments to respond to the growing migration challenges of today.
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting wants to help build peace and democracy by supporting free and fair media by helping journalists develop skills and professionalism.
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Nabbur.com is an online volunteering platform that links Neighbours (online volunteers) with Villages (local communities) in Africa, Asia and Latin America and encourages them to learn about each other, share ideas and find solutions to local issues.
Financed by the Dutch Ministry for Development Cooperation, the National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development seeks to increase the potential for international cooperation and to give a higher profile to the Millennium Goals through campaigns, debates, educational activities, exhibitions, media productions and cultural projects.
Netherlands African Studies Association (NVAS)
The Netherlands African Studies Association provides a scientific forum for Africanists working in the Netherlands. It aims to promote and coordinate the study of the social sciences on Africa by maintaining close links with universities and research institutes.
The Dutch branch of the International Red Cross (and Red Crescent Movement) assists and protects people in danger anywhere in the world, without prejudice.
The Netherlands Institute for Southern Africa was formed in 1997 as a merger between three former anti-apartheid movements. NiZA looks for structural solutions in the fight against poverty, injustice and inequality in Southern Africa.
The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education promotes and subsidises exchange programmes for Dutch students abroad as well as international students in the Netherlands. "You cannot give knowledge away, only share it" is their motto. They act as intermediaries between Dutch higher education and that sector in other countries, offering valuable information to foreigners who wish to pursue higher education in The Netherlands.
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An online civil society network.
Connects refuge journalists and writers who live in the Netherlands with independent Dutch journalists and media organisations. On File believes that journalists who flee their countries do not stop being a journalist and can use their expertise in the Netherlands. There are members from several african countries including Uganda, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Sudan and Egypt.
Oxfam Novib, a member of Oxfam International, is fighting for a just world without poverty. It works with people, organisations, businesses and governments to implement projects worldwide.
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam-based research centre which aims to enhance and exchange knowledge and understanding about different cultures. Many of its projects involve Africa. KIT organises training, exhibitions and other cultural events, and provides a venue for meetings and debates.
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Helps encourage viable economic development methods.
Has a cross-cultural goal, aiming to a better understanding among people through a deeper knowledge of their cultures, ideas, traditions, faiths and beliefs in a dialogue intended to stimulate cultural diversity.
Simavi initiates, stimulates and supports projects aimed at improving the health of the poorest populations of Africa and Asia.
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Works to improve education and the standard of living in developing countries.
Connects people in the fight against poverty and supports projects run by local churches and Christian organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands provides financial support to projects in the sectors of education, health and socio-economic development.
The Medical Knowledge Institute ( MKI)
A non-profit healthcare education and information foundation that promotes humanitarian values in healthcare. Healthcare education is seen by MKI as a basic human right. MKI offers education and public health programs, using tools developed by healthcare experts.
The Netherlands Water Partnership
An independent body set up by the Dutch private and public sectors to coordinate water activities overseas and promote the Dutch water expertise worldwide.
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United Network of Young Peacebuilders
UNOY is a global network of young people and youth organisations active in the field of peacebuilding, with 34 youth peace organisations and 350 affiliates active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
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An International development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
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Wemos raises awareness of health issues worldwide by campaigning and lobbying, and co-operates with organisations in developing countries.
Helps people, especially children, in areas afflicted by war, poverty or famine.
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Provides humanitarian aid to refugees, displaced persons and disaster victims.
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