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OFROSOM

Organization for Rehabilitation of Somalia

Copenhagen, Denmark

International developmentHealthEducationWater & Sanitation
AssociationFounded 2004International reach
Profile last updated: August 23, 2026

About

Founded in 2004, OFROSOM is a non-profit association based in Copenhagen, Denmark working on international development, health, education +7 more.

OFROSOM (Organization for Rehabilitation of Somalia) is a Danish non-profit, non-governmental and non-political association founded in 2004 in Copenhagen by Somali diaspora professionals. It works to strengthen civil society in Somalia, particularly among grassroots communities, marginalised people and women. Its work covers health centres and hospitals, midwifery training, education and secondary schools, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS awareness, income-generating skills training, emergency and drought response, and peace, democracy and human rights initiatives, mainly in Galmudug and other central regions of Somalia. The association is governed by a General Assembly and an Executive Board and is funded through grants from Danish and international partners and donations.

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Founded

2004

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Association

Legal name

Organization for Rehabilitation of Somalia

Registration

33282869

Members

71

Focus areas

humanitariandevelopmenthealtheducationSomaliaDenmark

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

International developmentHealthEducationWater & SanitationHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefGender equalityHuman rightsDemocracy & Civil societyEmployment & SkillsCommunity development

Works for

Women & GirlsChildrenPeople in povertyCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesEmergency responseCapacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Midwifery Training project in Galkaio

Health · Somalia

Midwifery training in Galkaio, funded by CISU Denmark (2012).

Herodhagahley Hospital construction and rehabilitation

Health · Somalia

Construction and rehabilitation of Herodhagahley Hospital, including staff training.

FGM Project in Galmudug

Gender equality · Somalia

Project addressing female genital mutilation in Galmudug, funded by the Danish Refugee Council.

Farming project in Herodhagahley

Community development · Somalia

Farming project in Herodhagahley, Galmudug, funded by the Danish Refugee Council (2014).

Elgula secondary school

Education · Somalia

Secondary school construction in Galmudug, funded by the Danish Refugee Council (2013).

Countries of operation

Somalia

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Civil Society in Development (CISU), Danish Refugee Council, Danish Emergency Response Fund

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