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Local know-how for lasting solutions
At SNV, we believe that no one should live in poverty. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we dedicate our work to a society in which every individual is free to pursue his/her own sustainable development.
Our work focuses on increasing people’s incomes and access to basic services in agriculture, energy, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Our projects directly benefit millions of people (6.3 M in 2019) and drive systems change by strengthening institutions and kickstarting markets. By connecting our global expertise with longstanding in-country presence, we help realise locally-owned solutions. And we do so in more than 25 countries worldwide.
Our products
Our projects
Our results
We improved the lives of
6.3
million
people in 2019
In 2019 we spent over
€ 142
million
in support of fighting poverty
We work in
29
countries
SNV has been building local capacity for
50+
years
We employ over
1300
people
of whom 32% are women
the majority of
our staff in the field is local
In 2019 our top nine donors provide
93%
of our
order intake