Inspired by the principles and objectives set out Sustainable Development Goals, SNV is committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy.

[1] SNV was established as the Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers ("Foundation of Netherlands Volunteers") in 1965, under the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Originally focused on posting young Dutch volunteers to low-middle income countries, SNV stopped working with volunteers in 1988 in response to the changing needs of host organisations and countries.

[2] SNV works on three themes: gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance.

[3] SNV currently operates programmes in the following countries: Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Lao PDR, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.