Objectives,
mission and
rationale

Our Mission

Our mission at Stichting Accountability Lab Netherlands is to make governance work for people everywhere. We do this by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions.

Our Work

The Stichting’s objective is to serve the public benefit by promoting civic participation and community development at the local level in support of the democratic legal order, and to undertake any activities that directly or indirectly contribute to this purpose, as further determined by the board within the scope of this object.

We aim to achieve its objects by:

(a) supporting the development of civil society leaders, grassroots organizations, and youth through mentorship and capacity-building training that strengthens their leadership and technical skills to serve their communities effectively;

(b) cultivating a culture of ethics and integrity among citizens, through the creation and implementation of awareness programs utilizing creative practices such as music and filmmaking, that highlight integrity values and stimulate collective civic action; and

(c) strengthening the durability and resilience of civil society ecosystems by leveraging the organization’s unique position within global democracy and governance networks to drive ecosystem-building efforts, foster connectivity, and support long-term collaboration among change-makers, and all other lawful acts and things which may be conducive to the aforesaid objects.

Our Activities

The Stichting strives to realize its objectives through promoting the right of citizens participating in public decision-making processes and access to public information, by implementing and supporting initiatives that build on the ability to advocate for systemic change, promote transparent institutions and inclusive public processes.


Our Values

INTEGRITY

We speak truth, follow through, and take responsibility.

We follow through on what we commit to. When plans change, we say so early, explain why, and take responsibility for the impact

LEARNING

We reflect, adapt, and improve together.

We reflect on what worked and what didn’t, document lessons, and change how we work based on what we learn.

EQUITY

We name power, design access, and widen voice.

We name power differences and adapt how we plan, meet, and decide so people can participate fully across roles, languages, and contexts.

TRANSPARENCY

We share early, explain clearly, and close the loop.
We share information early, explain decisions and trade-offs in clear language, and communicate what we heard and what changed.

SOLIDARITY

We show up, share burden, and stand together.
We support each other across Labs, especially when limits are unequal, by sharing learning, opportunities, and protection.

MUTUAL ACCOUNTABILITY

We name it, address it, and repair it.

We raise issues directly, flag risks early, follow through on commitments, and repair trust when norms are broken.

Our Governance

01 Richard van Hoolwerff Board Member
02 Malka Older Board Member
03 Brooke Stearns Lawson Board Member

FINANCIAL YEAR 2025

Budget

Total Revenue
$ 0
Total Expenses
$ 0

EXPENSE BREAKDOWN

$3,022,468
Programs 54.1%
$1,293,553
Salaries 23.2%

$925,275

Admin 16.6%

$345,793

Assets 6.2%






*The Foundation is in the process of obtaining ANBI-status. Our request is pending.