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Dignity First Somalia (DFS)

Protection and education support for vulnerable Somali communities since 2017

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36
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Dignity First Somalia (DFS)

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was established on 15 May 2017 to support marginalized, minority and vulnerable populations across Somalia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior, it provides gender-based violence case management, psychosocial support and child protection services, alongside education access and food security assistance. Its programs reach communities in Bakool, Banadir, Bay, Galgaduud, Gedo, Hiraan, Lower Juba, Lower Shabelle, Middle Juba, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions.

Founded
Headquarters
Bakool
Foundation type
National NGO
Operating in
Somalia

Mission

Dignity First Somalia's mission is to protect and support marginalized and vulnerable Somalis through child protection, gender-based violence response and education programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Somalia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was established on 15 May 2017 to support marginalized, minority and vulnerable populations in Somalia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior, it provides gender-based violence case management, psychosocial support, child protection and education access.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was established on 15 May 2017 to support marginalized, minority and vulnerable populations in Somalia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior, it provides gender-based violence case management, psychosocial support, child protection and education access.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Somalia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 38

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dignity First Somalia (DFS) has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 231 charities in Somalia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 92% of similar organizations, with a verified website and email on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in Somalia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Somalia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is a social services nonprofit in Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 36/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Somalia is 38/100.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is based in Bakool, Somalia. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Somalia. It operates as a National NGO.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Somalia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was established on 15 May 2017 to support marginalized, minority and vulnerable populations across Somalia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior, it provides gender-based violence case management, psychosocial support and child protection services, alongside education access and food security assistance. Its programs reach communities in Bakool, Banadir, Bay, Galgaduud, Gedo, Hiraan, Lower Juba, Lower Shabelle, Middle Juba, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions. Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is a social services organization based in Somalia. The organization was founded in 2017.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Somalia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health 85
Social Services this charity 53
Advocacy & Civil Rights 39
Education 11
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Most common causes in Somalia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 104
Hunger 83
Health 78
Water 66
Children 60
Women 60
Sanitation 57
Education 36
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Dignity First Somalia (DFS)

What is Dignity First Somalia (DFS)?
Dignity First Somalia (DFS) is a social services national ngo, Somalia. Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was established on 15 May 2017 to support marginalized, minority and vulnerable populations across Somalia. Registered with the Ministry of Interior, it provides gender-based violence case management, psychosocial support and child protection services, alongside education access and food security assistance. Its programs reach communities in Bakool, Banadir, Bay, Galgaduud, Gedo, Hiraan, Lower Juba, Lower Shabelle, Middle Juba, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions.
When was Dignity First Somalia (DFS) founded?
Dignity First Somalia (DFS) was founded in 2017.
Where is Dignity First Somalia (DFS) located?
Headquartered in Bakool, Somalia.
Is Dignity First Somalia (DFS) trustworthy?
Dignity First Somalia (DFS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dignity First Somalia (DFS)'s website?
https://dfssom.org
Are donations to Dignity First Somalia (DFS) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.