DKT Global History
DKT International is a registered, non-profit organization founded in 1989 to focus the power of social marketing on some of the largest countries with the greatest needs for family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and safe abortion. By doing so, DKT has achieved tremendous health impact, and done it cost-efficiently. Although we work mostly in the private sector, we also support the public sector, often partnering with government health facilities to reach the total market.
Scale: DKT is one of the largest private providers of family planning products in the world, having generated over 64.1 million couple years of protection (CYPs) in 2023. Five of the ten largest contraceptive social marketing programs in the world are DKT programs. As of 2023, DKT has offices in 30+ countries, with a sales presence in more than 100.
Business-oriented NGO: DKT is an NGO that thinks like a business: We use business skills to address social ills, namely maternal and child mortality, safe abortion, and HIV/AIDS. We create brands of contraceptives and other health products to advertise and sell as consumer goods. We have found that this approach inspires more people to use contraception, as many people prefer to access these services through the private sector.
Significant cost-recovery: We recover a significant portion of our expenses through sales: Revenue from products and services covers approximately 82% of our operating costs. This insulates us from changing political climates and donor funding priorities, and gives us increased autonomy. Each year, our donor cost per CYP is less than $1. This low cost per CYP is made possible through our most sustainable programs — including Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico and the Philippines — as well as our low overhead costs.
Focus on transparency: We are relentlessly transparent, both in our results and finances. At the bottom of every page on this website, you will find a link to “Commitment to Transparency” and “Financial Statements.” We have a page on “Results” on this website (find it under “Resources”). Check us out and let us know at info@dktinternational.org if you have questions or ideas on how we can be more transparent.
DKT Vietnam History
Since 1993, DKT has come to Vietnam and is allowed to operate through the DKT International Inc. representative office. in Hanoi and became a pioneer in the social marketing of large quantities of contraceptives such as condoms and oral contraceptives in Vietnam, bringing new hope to the Vietnamese people in planning their lives. family planning.
In addition, DKT also coordinates with social organizations and relevant agencies to organize training and propaganda sessions to raise awareness and knowledge of the community on issues related to unintended pregnancy. desire, unsafe abortion, benefits of contraception… for people of childbearing age.
DKT Mekong History
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023, DKT Vietnam has rebranded as DKT MEKONG in 2024, covering Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Together, we are transforming lives and building a healthier future for generations in the Mekong region.
Mission
DKT provides couples with affordable and safe options for family planning, safe abortion, and HIV prevention through dynamic social marketing.
Vision
A world where all children are wanted, the sex is great, and people are free.
Core Values
Treat people the right way
Entrepreneurialism
Results oriented
Anti-bureaucracy
Deep trust
Fun