About Shake the Dust
Behind the brand
Since 2019, Shake The Dust has worked closely with organizations and changemakers to blow new life into solutions for long-standing sexual and reproductive health and rights challenges. Shake The Dust is here to spark change for all, by offering creativity, clarity and collaboration.
Shake The Dust’s founder, Sanne Thijssen, is a Dutch/Kenyan national with a multicultural background. Her work advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights led to her nomination as a Women Deliver Young Leader ( 2018-2020 Class).
Sanne has a Masters in Public Policy & Human Development from University Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University, and a BSc in European Public Health also from Maastricht University. Sanne’s previous experiences include working as the Dutch Youth Ambassador for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)( 2016-2017), which involved working in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and traveling to Kenya, Ivory Coast, Benin and Nepal. As well as being involved in new Dutch development policy and being part of the Dutch delegations on SRHR to the UN in Geneva and New York.
She previously worked as a research assistant at the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), where she also pushed for stronger integration of gender action within the organization, and published a piece of work on EU funding for SRHR. Sanne has also been a data and report writing consultant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) working with qualitative and quantitative data and has undertaken an internship with the Ministry of Health of Malta.
Services
Shake The Dust offers an innovative and vibrant approach, seamlessly integrating expertise in communications, advocacy, and research.
Frequently asked questions
For a full overview of Shake The Dust’s services visit the services page. Shake the Dust focuses on issues which fall under the comprehensive umbrella of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), these include but are not limited to:
Sexual Health
- Sexuality
- Sexual Relationships and Behaviors
- Sexually Transmitted infections and Illnesses
Sexual Rights
- Bodily Integrity
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education
- Free, Informed and Voluntary Choice
- Gender Identity and Expression
- Sexual Pleasure
- Stigma and Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation and Sex Characteristics
Reproductive Health
- Contraception
- Menstruation
- (In)fertility
- Safe abortion
- Intimate and Gender-based Violence
- Health System Strengthening
Reproductive Rights
- Consent
- Coercion, Discrimination and Violence
- Gender Relations
Shake The Dust is committed to creating a community of changemakers.
Civil society and multilateral organizations dedicated to advancing SRHR causes and open to finding innovative solutions will benefit from Shake The Dust’s disruptive approach to research, advocacy, and communication. Shake The Dust is here to strengthen your initiatives through either long-term strategic partnerships or one-off opportunities for support.
Companies and Businesses committed to incorporating SRHR principles into their operations and corporate social responsibility endeavors can benefit from Shake The Dust’s services. I offer tailored strategies to align business practices with SRHR goals, fostering a socially responsible and inclusive environment.
Media outlets and event organizers can leverage my expertise for insights, data, and analysis on SRHR issues. I provide resources and collaboration opportunities to enhance the depth and accuracy of coverage related to sexual and reproductive health.
Individuals seeking personalized guidance, information, or support in matters related to sexual and reproductive health or social impact consulting are encouraged to reach out to me.
Want to hear more about Shake The Dust or collaborate? Drop me an email at sanne@shakethedust.co. I’m always up for a coffee or a chat!
