| vhto.nl | VHTO | VHTO utilizes research-based interventions in education, for employers, and the wider community to achieve this, as relatively few women in the Netherlands choose to study or pursue careers in these fields due to a lack of visible female role models. The organization offers guest lectures where female professionals showcase their work and students can participate hands-on, broadening the image of STEM. VHTO collaborates with various partners on projects such as Stroomversnelling (Stream Acceleration) to make the energy sector more accessible and promote equal opportunities in the sector. | Initiatives & Projects → Nonprofits 750 | role model 36 stem 43 employer 2383 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | |
| stichtinggelijkebeloning.nl | Ik Verdien Meer | The website investigates the causes of the pay gap, noting that women in the Netherlands earn less than men over a working lifetime, resulting in a difference of €300,000. The initiative organizes campaigns, such as Equal Pay Day, to raise awareness about the pay gap and mobilize people to take action. Users can subscribe to a newsletter, participate in local initiatives, and send an email to their employer to anonymously report the pay gap. | Civic Engagement → Citizen Initiatives 163 | equality 77 action 384 newsletter 6504 | |
| skbnederland.nl | SKB | SKB is a collaboration of social organizations focused on increasing equal opportunities and civic education. The website provides information for schools, policymakers, companies, and foundations, and describes the SKB’s partner offerings. A key element of the website is the ‘Equal Opportunities Event 2025,’ an event focused on promoting equal opportunity and breaking down barriers. | Education → Educational Policy & Systems 539 | civic education 21 equal opportunity 23 education 13471 collaboration 16036 event 45199 | |
| nghulp.nl | Nghulp | The organization aims to create a world where every student has access to quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographical location. Nghulp identifies the individual needs of students and works collaboratively with them to highlight strengths and address weaknesses. The organization offers subsidized tutoring and homework assistance to families facing financial constraints, emphasizing an inclusive environment with culturally competent educators. | Educational Support → Tutoring 681 | equal opportunity 23 homework assistance 253 tutoring 772 student 7623 education 13471 | |
| gelijkisanders.nl | Gelijk is Anders | The campaign, which concluded in 2021, was launched in 2020 and included a coalition of various organizations, such as WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform, ActionAid, and Rutgers. The campaign aimed to achieve changes in society to create an inclusive world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. The campaign focused on themes such as sustainability, representation, self-determination, money & work, and an inclusive society, and proposed 10 points for the government's agenda. | Societal Change → Campaigns 22 | equality 77 representation 100 coalition 109 right 379 opportunity 581 society 1376 | |
| ocharme.nl | OchArme | The project began in 2017, supported by Nieuwe Helden, and explores the increasing inequality of opportunities in the Netherlands, where approximately 1 million people live below the poverty line. OchArme uses a combination of journalism and art to examine the causes and consequences of inequality, particularly the impact on children growing up in long-term poverty. Through theater and art, the creators aim to make the experiences of people in different social layers visible and challenge existing systems. | Social Issues → Poverty 180 | theatermakers 25 inequality 28 poverty 291 opportunity 581 artist 5745 | |
| bloodybasics.nl | Bloody Basics | The organization recognizes that menstrual products, such as pads and tampons, can be an added burden for many, particularly due to their cost. Bloody Basics focuses on the issue of period poverty, where a significant portion of the Dutch population cannot afford these products, leading to discomfort and avoidance of school or work. The website describes campaigns, such as poster campaigns in Groningen, and blog posts that explain period poverty and the need for access to menstrual products. | Early Years → Education Initiatives 28 | | |
| gvoel.nl | GVOEL | The foundation supports initiatives aimed at providing equal opportunities to young people, regardless of their background or situation. GVOEL believes in an inclusive society where every young person has the opportunity to utilize their potential and actively participate. Donations are used to support initiatives that promote equal opportunities for young people in the Netherlands. | Nonprofits → International Development 420 | equal opportunity 23 initiative 1297 youth 3126 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | |
| oifnl.nl | Onderwijs Innovatiefonds NL | The fund aims to provide young people and organizations with opportunities, possibilities, and networks to contribute to positive social changes. The organization seeks to initiate a movement by bringing together ideas and initiatives and strengthening them within a collaborative community. The fund offers grants to help people realize their dreams outside of regular channels. | Initiatives & Projects → Nonprofits 750 | equal opportunity 23 grant 102 innovation 4659 community 7931 network 11123 education 13471 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| meetups-gelijkekansenindeklas.nl | meetups-gelijkekansenindeklas.nl | The website describes inequality of opportunity in the Dutch education system as a long-standing issue that, exacerbated by the Corona pandemic, is becoming increasingly prevalent. The website emphasizes that efforts are already being made by individuals within the education sector, but much work remains to be done. The website promotes a series of Meetups addressing inequality of opportunity, located throughout the country with dates and locations listed. | Research & Academia → Educational Studies 168 | inequality 28 meetup 67 opportunity 581 society 1376 problem 2214 education 13471 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| platformkansenongelijkheid.nl | Platform Kansenongelijkheid | The organization organizes events and encourages action to promote equal opportunities. The platform emphasizes that a person's upbringing influences their chances in life. The organization offers opportunities for collaboration and programs on location. | Humanitarian Organizations → Food Aid 145 | equal opportunity 23 poverty 291 collaboration 16036 event 45199 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |