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Here for Change

KIT is a knowledge institute, business location and conference centre with a mission: to work towards an inclusive and sustainable world. At our Amsterdam campus and through our global partner network, we empower people and communities to bring about positive change.

Latest news

  • Beatrice Moulianitaki joins KIT’s Supervisory Board

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    We are pleased to announce that Beatrice Moulianitaki has been appointed as a member of our Supervisory Board.

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  • Webinar: Market Transformation in Commodity Sectors

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    • Webinar

    The upcoming mid-term evaluation on sector transformation, conducted by KIT Institute and IDS and commissioned by IDH, highlights the critical need for systemic, long-term approaches to create fairer and more sustainable commodity sectors. Addressing the root causes of inequity and inefficiency is essential for lasting impact. To delve deeper into this, join us in the […]

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  • Social media: KIT swaps X for Bluesky

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    After more than 14 years of active presence, we have decided to discontinue our use of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and start an account on Bluesky.  This decision reflects our commitment to fostering meaningful engagement on platforms that best align with our values and community. We feel that X no longer provides that.  […]

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KIT MAG

KIT MAG: an annual magazine packed with stories about our activities, at our campus in Amsterdam and with partners worldwide.

Browse the magazine online or take a copy with you when you visit KIT (at the reception).

Study at KIT Institute

KIT Institute equips health professionals with the knowledge needed to address public health challenges around the world.

  • NEW: Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity

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    • Programme

    The Master of Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE) is a mid-career Master of Science programme, organised by KIT Institute and the VU University Amsterdam. It is meant for professionals working in health service delivery or health management, in national health systems or international organisations.
    This new Master programme is a merging of the former Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master in International Health (MIH) and as from September 2024 it replaces both programmes.

  • NEW: Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity

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    • Programme

    The Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity is a 3 months course that prepares you to systematically analyse and address complex public health issues, covering epidemiology, health system aspects, and broader social determinants of health. The course focuses on health equity in low-resource settings and high-resource settings with disadvantaged populations. It can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity.

  • NEW: Health Promotion and Disease Control Strategies

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    • Programme

    This course brings together theory and practice, offering an in-depth exploration of health promotion and control strategies. Engage with KIT staff and distinguished guest lecturers and experts from diverse organisations, ensuring a holistic perspective on health systems approaches to health promotion and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Donate to the KIT Fund

Donate to help students from low-income countries study Public and International Health. Your support for one student can mean better health for thousands!

Impact Areas

Learn more about our areas of work and topics of KIT Institute.

  • Gender Equality

    At KIT Institute, our gender specialists help you make sense of gender for your organisation and development programmes. Together, we maximise the impact of your gender interventions and bring positive and equitable change to people’s everyday lives.

  • Global Health

    KIT Institute envisions a world where everyone can realise their full health potential. Health around the world is improving, but large groups of people are being left behind. We focus on empowering people and strengthening health systems, with a particular focus on developing countries.

  • Sustainable Economic Development

    As a knowledge institute, KIT l Institute compiles, analyses and develops new knowledge on sustainable economic development.

Good for events, Events for Good

KIT Events offers the versatile location for classic and modern events alike. The building has always been impressive, from the moment it opened its doors in 1926 until today. Learn more about the possibilities of hosting an event in our monumental building.

Vacancies

  • Gender Advisor

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    KIT Institute has a vacancy on its Gender Equality Team for a Gender Advisor on Agriculture and the Environment. The position is full-time for 32 to 40 hours/week. You will work with KIT’s 85 Advisors who work across three knowledge pillars – health equity, equitable economies and gender equality – and contribute to, lead and […]