Manhal
Poverty relief and healthcare from Mogadishu to Bosaso
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Manhal Charitable Organization is an independent non-governmental non-profit launched in January 1994 by Somali scholars in Mogadishu. With branches in Hargeisa and Bosaso, it works on poverty reduction, education, healthcare and emergency relief, and founded the Manhal Speciality Hospital. Its programs serve poor and needy communities across Somalia.
To reduce poverty and expand access to education, healthcare and emergency relief for needy communities in Somalia.
Manhal Charitable Organization is an independent non-governmental non-profit launched in January 1994 by Somali scholars in Mogadishu. With branches in Hargeisa and Bosaso, it works on poverty reduction, education, healthcare and emergency relief, and founded the Manhal Speciality Hospital.
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Somalia
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- It has more complete contact information than 91% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1994, it predates 84% of the charities in Somalia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 207 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
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Manhal is listed in Somalia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Manhal is listed in Somalia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#42 of 207 charities in Somalia on integrity score
34/100 puts it in the top 21% of the cohort, tied with 3 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 1 similar disaster relief charities in Somalia.
Cause areas in Somalia
Charities working in each area.
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Frequently asked questions about Manhal
Manhal is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Mogadishu, Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Manhal Charitable Organization is an independent non-governmental non-profit launched in January 1994 by Somali scholars in Mogadishu. With branches in Hargeisa and Bosaso, it works on poverty reduction, education, healthcare and emergency relief, and founded the Manhal Speciality Hospital. Its programs serve poor and needy communities across Somalia. Manhal is a disaster relief organization based in Somalia. The organization was founded in 1994.
Manhal is located in Mogadishu, Somalia. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
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Quick facts about Manhal
- What is Manhal?
- Manhal is a disaster relief non-governmental based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Manhal Charitable Organization is an independent non-governmental non-profit launched in January 1994 by Somali scholars in Mogadishu. With branches in Hargeisa and Bosaso, it works on poverty reduction, education, healthcare and emergency relief, and founded the Manhal Speciality Hospital. Its programs serve poor and needy communities across Somalia.
- When was Manhal founded?
- Manhal was founded in 1994.
- Where is Manhal located?
- Headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Is Manhal trustworthy?
- Manhal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Manhal's website?
- http://manhal.org/
- Are donations to Manhal 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.