NGO Directory Africa lists 145 organisations working in Somalia, 124 of them with their head office in the country and 8 international NGOs. The most common causes are Health & Wellbeing, Community Development, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Most listed organisations are based in Banadir, Bay, Woqooyi Galbeed. This page shows 3 housing & urban development ngos.
145Organisations
124Head office in Somalia
8International NGOs
18States covered
19Sectors
Somalia organisations by sector
Health & Wellbeing49
Community Development43
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene16
Humanitarian & Emergency Relief15
Education & Training14
Peace & Security9
Food Security & Agriculture8
Research & Policy5
Gender & Women Empowerment4
Children & Youth4
Faith & Interfaith4
Poverty Alleviation & Livelihoods3
Environment & Climate3
Human Rights & Advocacy3
Housing & Urban Development3
Refugees & Migration2
Governance & Democracy1
Technology & Innovation1
Arts, Culture & Heritage1
By state
Banadir 38Bay 27Woqooyi Galbeed 23Gedo 22Lower Shabelle 20Lower Juba 20Mudug 19Hiraan 19Sool 18Middle Shabelle 17Togdheer 17Nugaal 14Bari 13Sanaag 13Bakool 11Galgaduud 11Awdal 7Middle Juba 3
Who registers NGOs in Somalia?
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (NGO Registration Department) (MoIFAR). See its services, how registration works, fees, leadership and contacts →
Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (NGO Registration Department) (MoIFAR). See its services, how registration works, fees, leadership and contacts →
Housing & Urban Development NGOs in Somalia
Human Appeal
Humanitarian and development partner working in Banadir, Somalia, listed in OCHA’s Who does What Where (3W) data (2026).
Housing & Urban Development
Map of housing & urban development ngos in Somalia
Questions
NGOs in Somalia: quick answers
How many NGOs are listed in Somalia?
145 organisations working in Somalia are listed on NGO Directory Africa today, including 119 national NGOs, 0 community-based organisations and 8 international NGOs. New organisations are added every week.
Who registers NGOs in Somalia?
Non-governmental organisations in Somalia register with the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (NGO Registration Department) (MoIFAR). On each profile you can see whether registration has been confirmed by our team.
What do NGOs in Somalia work on?
The largest groups are Health & Wellbeing, Community Development, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Use the sector list above to see every organisation working on a cause in Somalia.
Where in Somalia are most NGOs based?
Most listed organisations serve Banadir, Bay, Woqooyi Galbeed. Open a state above to see the organisations working there.
How can my organisation appear on this page?
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