Mangfoldhuset Oslo

Founded in 2009, Mangfoldhuset Oslo is a non-profit association based in Oslo, Norway working on community development, democracy & civil society, human rights +4 more.

Mangfoldhuset Oslo is a non-profit, volunteer-run association founded in Oslo in 2009. It is organised into local interest-based assemblies (forsamlinger) across Norway, with regional branches that operate independently in finance and management. Its stated purpose is to promote social equality by creating meeting places in local communities, encouraging civic engagement, and supporting inclusion, dialogue and community across differences of ethnicity, religion and background. The association offers children's and youth activities, intergenerational events, arts and culture, health and sport activities, student gatherings, interreligious and intercultural dialogue, seminars and courses, Norwegian language teaching, and room rental. It states that it promotes democracy, human rights, gender equality and freedom of expression, and that it is not a religious or ethnic organisation. Funding comes from public authorities for projects, private donations from local businesses and professionals, and membership fees.