Solidaarisuus

Founded in 1970, Solidaarisuus is a non-governmental organisation based in Helsinki, Finland working on gender equality, human rights, poverty & hunger +1 more.

Solidaarisuus (International Solidarity Foundation) is a Finnish non-governmental organisation founded in 1970. It works to advance the rights of women and girls, focusing on preventing female genital mutilation, combating violence against women and girls, and building sustainable livelihoods for women. Its work is concentrated in East Africa, mainly Ethiopia, Kenya and Somaliland, where it cooperates with local civil society organisations and partner groups, and it also carries out advocacy and awareness work in Finland. The organisation states that it works in long-term partnerships with local communities, funds local organisations, and reports on its use of funds through annual reports and external evaluations. As a public-benefit foundation, it is not subject to inheritance tax on legacies it receives, and it accepts donations, monthly giving, legacies and corporate partnerships.