Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association
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Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315.
SONECA believes that the African and refugee community itself plays a central role in its emancipation and social participation. At the same time, cooperation with Dutch institutions, governments and social partners is essential to create sustainable connections, increase opportunities and promote inclusion.
SONECA gelooft dat de Afrikaanse en vluchtelingengemeenschap zelf een centrale rol speelt in haar emancipatie en maatschappelijke participatie. Tegelijkertijd is samenwerking met Nederlandse instellingen, overheden en maatschappelijke partners essentieel om duurzame verbindingen te creëren, kansen te vergroten en inclusie te bevorderen.
Programs
3 programs run by Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association-
YCM
YCM 2026 is een project van Stichting SONECA in samenwerking met Youth Changemakers (YCM), gericht op het vergroten van bewustwording over vrouwelijke genitale verminking (VGV), huiselijk geweld en jongerenparticipatie binnen gemeenschappen in Den Haag. Het project zet in op preventie, voorlichting en dialoog om schadelijke praktijken bespreekbaar te maken en tegen te gaan. Jongerenambassadeurs spelen hierin een belangrijke rol als brug tussen jongeren, gemeenschappen en professionals. Zij worden getraind om gesprekken te voeren, bewustwording te creëren en als positieve rolmodellen binnen hun gemeenschap op te treden. Binnen YCM 2026 worden verschillende activiteiten georganiseerd, zoals trainingen, huiskamergesprekken, jongerenbijeenkomsten, voorlichtingssessies, conferenties en rondetafelgesprekken. Hiermee draagt het project bij aan kennisvergroting, empowerment en het versterken van sociale betrokkenheid onder jongeren
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Wegwijzer
Project Wegwijzer is een initiatief van Stichting SONECA dat mensen ondersteunt die moeite hebben om hun weg te vinden binnen de Nederlandse samenleving. Het project richt zich op het vergroten van zelfredzaamheid en het bieden van passende begeleiding bij sociale, maatschappelijke en praktische vraagstukken. Binnen een veilige en respectvolle omgeving krijgen deelnemers ondersteuning in hun eigen taal en met aandacht voor hun culturele achtergrond. Door een persoonlijke, toegankelijke en praktische aanpak helpt Project Wegwijzer mensen om weer grip te krijgen op hun situatie en met meer vertrouwen zelfstandig verder te kunnen.
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- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in the Netherlands, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 1% of the 1,118 community development charities in the Netherlands GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is registered in Netherlands. 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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Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a registered community development nonprofit based in The Hague, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 819554315. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds a valid ANBI status with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), which means it is officially recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), donations to it are tax-deductible, and it is subject to ongoing oversight and public-disclosure requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €400K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has €400K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315. Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is classified as a community development organization registered in Netherlands. The organization was founded in 1993.
As an ANBI, Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is legally required to publish the following information on its own website, free of charge and without a login (the 'publicatieplicht' obligation under Uitvoeringsregeling AWR 1994 art. 1a): the policy plan, an overview of the past year's activities, the financial statements (balance sheet, profit-and-loss, explanatory notes), board composition with names, and the remuneration policy for directors and key staff. Larger ANBIs (turnover above €50,000) must also publish a fuller financial report using the Belastingdienst's standard ANBI publication form. If you cannot find these documents on the organisation's website, that is a red flag worth raising with the board before donating.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a Dutch foundation (stichting) - the most common legal form for charities and public-benefit organisations in the Netherlands. A stichting has no members, is governed by a board, and is established by notarial deed for a specific purpose. It is the only Dutch legal form that can hold ANBI (public-benefit) status without member oversight. There are about 250,000 stichtingen on file at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), of which roughly 50,000 hold ANBI status with the Belastingdienst. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, with RSIN 819554315.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's official registration number is 819554315, as recorded in the national registry of Netherlands.
Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
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Quick facts about Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a community development foundation based in The Hague, Netherlands. Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association is a arts culture organization based in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Registration: 819554315.
- When was Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association founded?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association?
- Ahmed Abdulwahab serves as Coordinator.
- Where is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association located?
- Headquartered in The Hague ('s-Gravenhage in the local language), Netherlands.
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is €400,000.
- Is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association trustworthy?
- Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's registration number?
- Registration: 819554315 (Netherlands).
- What is Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association's website?
- https://www.soneca.org
- Are donations to Stichting Somali-Netherlands Cultural Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Netherlands 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.


