In March, a very special meeting took place in Hangzhou.
Our advisor, Sanderijn van der Doef, visited the city to speak at a sexuality symposium. It was also the first time she and our founder, Xixi, met in person, an inspiring moment months in the making.
Over tea and thoughtful conversation, Sanderijn shared reflections from her decades of global work collaborating with ministries of education, shaping sexuality education across countries, and even recalling her earlier visit to China many years ago. It was a beautiful reminder of how far the field has come and how much further we can go, together.
As the conversation unfolded, so did the promise of new beginnings. CUE is thrilled to enter a new phase of collaboration with Sanderijn, who will be exploring the relevance and adaptability of our consent education content for both secondary and postsecondary institutions in the Netherlands. With her expertise and insight, this partnership marks a hopeful next step in bringing thoughtful, research-informed tools to more students.
Meet Sanderijn!
Sanderijn van der Doef is a valued advisor and subject matter expert for our solutions. With deep knowledge and insights into the latest trends, historical development, best practices, and innovations, she plays a critical role in ensuring our solutions are continuously aligned with global standards.
Sanderijn is an internationally recognized expert and leading authority in sexual health and sexuality education. She is a psychologist, sexologist, author, educator, independent international consultant, and mental health counsellor in the field.
In Europe, Sanderijn has educated and influenced generations of young adults. She developed the National Curriculum for Sexuality Education for Primary Schools in the Netherlands, which is the most widely used curriculum in the country. Since 2008, she has been a member of the WHO European expert group that created the Standards for Sexuality Education in Europe. Additionally, she has authored several best-selling books on sexuality education for parents, teachers, and children. While her books remain well-known in the Netherlands, many of her educational books for children have also been translated into several languages, including German, Danish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
Internationally, Sanderijn extends her expertise as an independent consultant. She actively trains educators in Comprehensive Sexuality Education in various countries across Africa and Asia. Since 2009, she has lectured regularly at universities in China, provided training for teachers and parents, and consulted with various organizations to promote the sexual health of children and adolescents.
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