Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Sweden
Browse 112 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Sweden. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 112 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- AVAgera VärmlandKarlstad, SwedenHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society +1 more
- Civil Rights DefendersStockholm, SwedenHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society +3 more

- AFAfrikagruppernaStockholm, SwedenHuman rights · International development +4 more
- Fredens HusUppsala, SwedenHuman rights · Peace & Conflict +3 more

- VEVerdandiStockholm, SwedenAddiction · Poverty & Hunger +3 more
- MedborgarskolanUppsala, SwedenEducation · Arts & Culture +3 more

- ISIM SwedenLund, SwedenInternational development · Poverty & Hunger +4 more
- KFKristna FredsrörelsenStockholm, SwedenPeace & Conflict · Human rights +1 more
- Riksföreningen BiografernaStockholm, SwedenArts & Culture · Community development +1 more

- Oxfam SverigeStockholm, SwedenPoverty & Hunger · Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief +10 more

- GDGottsunda Dans & TeaterUppsala, SwedenArts & Culture · Children & Youth +2 more
- LALARMLund, SwedenArts & Culture · Education +2 more
Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Sweden at a glance
Of the 112 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Sweden, the most common cause areas are Human rights (48%), Community development (28%) and Gender equality (26%).
Cause areas
- Human rights48%
- Community development28%
- Gender equality26%
- Education23%
- Children & Youth21%
Organisation types
- Association44%
- Network or umbrella22%
- NGO14%
- Think tank5%
- Grant-making foundation5%
Beneficiaries
- Communities56%
- Youth38%
- Children27%
- Women & Girls26%
- Refugees & Migrants14%
Funding sources
- Membership fees35%
- Individual donations34%
- Grants29%
- Government funding27%
- Earned income14%
Top cities
- Stockholm48%
- Göteborg5%
- Malmö5%
- Uppsala5%
- Lund4%
- Karlstad2%
Size
- 1-10 employees2%
- 11-50 employees2%
- 51-200 employees2%
Key facts
- 1992 is the median founding year
- 10% say donations are tax-deductible
- 2% publish a charity number
- 81% name their programmes
- 26% invite volunteers
Figures from a sample of 111 of the 112 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples