Galmudug European Diaspora Association Network (GEDAN)
GEDAN is a non-profit European umbrella that unites Somali Galmudug diaspora organizations in Europe. GEDAN was born from first Galmudug European diaspora conference held in Antalya-Turkey from 19 to 26 September 2020.
Our vision statement
To enhance the capacity of Galmudug diaspora communities in Europe.
To contribute in establishing stable and reliable socio-economic life for those who have least access into social services .
GEDAN also aims to join Somali diaspora efforts to create better and prosperous Somalia.
1.To provide a strong, collective and credible voice for our member organizations through advocacy and defending their interest both locally and on European level.
2.To provide a platform of networking to share best practices between member organizations and with other similar organizations in Europe.
3.To conduct research and pilot studies with regards to the issues that effects communities both in Europe and Africa.
4.To enhance, up skill and train Galmudug diaspora members to enable them to respond the challenges facing their communities
