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Movisie

Utrecht, Netherlands

Community developmentDisabilityElderly careEmployment & Skills
Think tankNational reach51-200 staff
Profile last updated: August 24, 2026

About

Movisie is a think tank based in Utrecht, Netherlands working on community development, disability, elderly care +7 more.

Movisie is a Dutch national knowledge institute for a coherent approach to social issues. It works without profit motive, developing evidence-based knowledge with social professionals, municipalities and policymakers, and supports people in vulnerable positions in the Netherlands. Its work covers areas such as loneliness, poverty and debt, disability, discrimination, dementia, youth homelessness, client participation and experience-based expertise. It publishes practical dossiers, runs learning networks and maintains a database of recognised social interventions, and advises civil society organisations, governments and citizen initiatives locally or nationally. Based in Utrecht.

Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Organisation type

Think tank

Staff

51-200

Focus areas

kennisinstituutsociaal domeinwelzijnparticipatiekwetsbaarheidwat werkt

Languages

NLEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentDisabilityElderly careEmployment & SkillsHousing & HomelessnessRefugees & MigrationHuman rightsGender equalityDemocracy & Civil societyMental health

Works for

People with disabilitiesElderly peopleYouthHomeless peoplePeople in povertyUnemployed peopleRefugees & MigrantsLGBTQ+ peopleVictims of violenceCarersCommunities

How they work

ResearchCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

Wat werkt bij-dossiers

Community development · Netherlands

Knowledge dossiers that summarise scientific and practice evidence on what works in addressing social issues such as poverty, debt, loneliness, discrimination and youth homelessness.

Databank erkende sociale interventies

Community development · Netherlands

Database of social interventions that have been assessed as well described or recognised by an accreditation committee for use by social organisations and municipalities.

Gemeentekaart

Community development · Netherlands

Map showing joint projects between Movisie and Dutch municipalities.

Bestaanszekerheid en waardevol werken

Employment & Skills · Netherlands

Programme providing knowledge and approaches to support people's financial security, work and participation.

Transitiearena

Environment & Climate · Netherlands

Learning network of residents, initiatives, professionals and policymakers working on a liveable environment and climate policy.

Cliëntondersteuning

Community development · Netherlands

Support for Dutch municipalities developing independent client support services.

Countries of operation

Netherlands

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001

Issued by: Not stated

Industry memberships

Samenwerkingsverband Kennisinstituten (SKI)

Partnerships

Vilans, Het Nederlands Jeugdinstituut, Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen, Nederlands Centrum Jeugdgezondheid, VeiligheidNL, Pharos, Trimbos-instituut, Rutgers, Soa Aids Nederland, Aidsfonds, Associatie Werkplaatsen Sociaal Domein, Kennisplatform Inclusief Samenleven, Onbeperkt aan de Slag

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