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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Disability Action Network

Disability Action Network (DAN) is a local NGO based in Hargeisa, in Somaliland. The organization was created in November 2002 by disability resource persons and other members consisting of Persons With Disabilities (PWD).DAN envisions a Somaliland society in which all persons with disabilities realize their full potential, enjoy equal rights and opportunities. DAN exists to empower persons with disabilities and their families/care-givers through disability mainstreaming, and improved and equitable access to quality rehabilitation services DAN embraces the social model of disability in a human rights context; we look at society and the environment as the sources of the barriers against the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. We therefore aim to change society in which persons with disabilities live …

Headquarters
Hargeisa
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Somalia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 23

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Disability Action Network with a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Somalia GiveRadar currently 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 nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health charities in Somalia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Somalia data
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  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Disability Action Network is a health nonprofit based in Hargeisa, Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Disability Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 health charities in Somalia is 23/100.

Disability Action Network is located in Hargeisa, Somalia.

Disability Action Network is classified as a Health organization, based in Somalia. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Disability Action Network 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.

Disability Action Network (DAN) is a local NGO based in Hargeisa, in Somaliland. The organization was created in November 2002 by disability resource persons and other members consisting of Persons With Disabilities (PWD).DAN envisions a Somaliland society in which all persons with disabilities realize their full potential, enjoy equal rights and opportunities. DAN exists to empower persons with disabilities and their families/care-givers through disability mainstreaming, and improved and equitable access to quality rehabilitation services DAN embraces the social model of disability in a human rights context; we look at society and the environment as the sources of the barriers against the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. We therefore... Disability Action Network is a health organization based in Somalia.

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Cause areas in Somalia

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

Health this charity 93
Social Services 59
Advocacy & Civil Rights 43
Education 12
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Most common causes in Somalia

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

Human Rights 114
Hunger 92
Health 86
Water 71
Children 64
Women 62
Sanitation 61
Education 38
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Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 20, 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 · 3
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 8
  • 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
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Disability Action Network

What is Disability Action Network?
Disability Action Network is a health non-governmental based in Hargeisa, Somalia. Disability Action Network (DAN) is a local NGO based in Hargeisa, in Somaliland. The organization was created in November 2002 by disability resource persons and other members consisting of Persons With Disabilities (PWD).DAN envisions a Somaliland society in which all persons with disabilities realize their full potential, enjoy equal rights and opportunities. DAN exists to empower persons with disabilities and their families/care-givers through disability mainstreaming, and improved and equitable access to quality rehabilitation services DAN embraces the social model of disability in a human rights context; we look at society and the environment as the sources of the barriers against the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. We therefore aim to change society in which persons with disabilities live by removing or minimizing the attitudinal barriers, physical barriers, informational and communication barriers, and legilative, procedural and programmatic barriers. We strongly beleive that the removal of societal and environmental barriers and accommodation of people with disabilities is the right way to ensure full inclusion and participation in society of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others. DAN’s core business involves an exclusive focus on services which address the needs of the most vulnerable of Persons with Disabilities. Its priority focus include serving War Victims with Disabilities, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with disabilities, Children with Disabilities and Child Protection issues. | Arabic: منظمة التأهيل البدني للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في صوماليلاند | Acronym: DAN | Other name: Réseau d'action pour personnes handicapées
Where is Disability Action Network located?
Headquartered in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Is Disability Action Network trustworthy?
Disability Action Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Disability Action Network's website?
http://www.dansomaliland.org
Are donations to Disability Action Network 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.