DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom

What DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom does

DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom is a private, non-profit Danish youth membership organization founded in 2009 and headquartered at Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen (CVR 32003893). It is the only nationwide organization in Denmark primarily working for and with young refugees aged 15-30. DFUNK operates through three interconnected product pillars: (1) Lokale fællesskaber (Local Communities) — 28 volunteer-led local groups in 10+ Danish cities delivering weekly social activities such as Madmekka (shared cooking), Sportshold (football, volleyball, running, dance), and Ung-til-Ung (youth-to-youth social events), engaging 700+ members and 300+ weekly participants; (2) Stemmer ud af boksen — a democratic engagement project encompassing the Udtaler-forløb advocacy programme (five editions, 2021-2025) and the Fortællernetværket (Storytelling Network) producing podcasts, films, and debate articles; and (3) Spørg DFUNK — a paid school and institutional knowledge service offering workshops (1,500 DKK), storyteller presentations (4,000 DKK, free for Copenhagen schools), and short talks.

The organization's underlying 'technology' is a set of pedagogical and community-building methodologies rather than software: the Deltagerskabsmetoden (participant method), 'brud på hjælpehierarkier' (breaking helper hierarchies), and 'det fælles tredje' (the common third) approach, supported by a national board (Landsbestyrelsen) of seven members predominantly drawn from young people with refugee backgrounds. There are no APIs, software products, or AI components.

DFUNK's business model is a hybrid of grant-funded non-profit and fee-for-service delivery. Revenue is generated through five streams: individual memberships at 100 DKK/year (which also unlock DUF operational subsidies), annual operational subsidies from DUF (Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd), project-specific grants from private foundations (Tryg Fonden, Egmont Foundation, FRi, DAPP), municipal funding (Copenhagen Municipality, Roskilde Municipality, Fonden Københavns Sprogcenter), paid workshops and presentations for schools and corporate clients, and private donations. Go-to-market is community-led: grassroots volunteer recruitment, word-of-mouth, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud), and a direct booking system for educational services. The organization is staffed by approximately 10-15 paid secretariat personnel in Copenhagen, supported by an extensive volunteer base across all Danish regions.

Name

DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom

Legal name

DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom

Website

https://dfunk.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DFUNK - Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom is a Copenhagen-based, nationwide Danish youth NGO founded in 2009 that runs 28 local community groups, democratic engagement programmes, and paid school services for young refugees aged 15-30 across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Refugee Integration and Community Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Refugee youth support
• Community integration services
• Democratic civic engagement
• Educational workshop services
• Youth membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual membership at 100 DKK per year. Membership provides democratic rights and access to annual operational subsidies from DUF (Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd).
2. Government and Institutional Funding: Annual operational subsidies from DUF (Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd), funding from municipalities, and support from Copenhagen Municipality for Spørg DFUNK programme.
3. Private Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations including Tryg Fonden, Egmont Foundation, FRi, DAPP, and Roskilde municipality for specific projects like Stemmer ud af boksen.
4. Workshop and Presentation Fees: Revenue from booking DFUNK's educational services including workshops (1,500 DKK), storytelling presentations (4,000 DKK), and talks (negotiable). Schools in Copenhagen receive free services.
5. Private Donations: Individual private donations to support DFUNK's mission, particularly for covering activity costs including transport, food, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DFUNK is a Danish nationwide youth organization that delivers community-building activities, educational workshops, and civic engagement programs for young people aged 15–30 with and without refugee backgrounds. Its core offering is organized in three pillars: (1) Lokale fællesskaber — weekly free local community groups including cooking (Madmekka), sports, and youth-to-youth social activities across 28 cities; (2) Stemmer ud af boksen — democratic engagement projects via the Udtaler-forløb advocacy programme and Fortællernetværket storytelling network; and (3) Spørg DFUNK — a paid school and institutional service providing workshops, presentations, and teaching materials on refugee experiences for educational clients.

Product overview

DFUNK – Dansk Flygtningehjælp Ungdom is the only nationwide Danish organization primarily working for and with young people who have fled to Denmark. Its product portfolio consists of three interconnected pillars: (1) Lokale fællesskaber — local social community groups (Madmekka, Sportshold, and Ung-til-Ung) in 28 cities across Denmark for young people aged 15–30; (2) Stemmer ud af boksen — a democratic engagement project encompassing the Udtaler-forløb advocacy programme and Fortællernetværket storytelling network; and (3) Spørg DFUNK — a knowledge and school service providing educational content and workshops for primary and secondary schools on refugee topics. All offerings share a common methodological foundation: breaking helper hierarchies, participant-driven approaches, and diverse communities consisting of equal numbers of young people with and without refugee backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stemmer ud af boksen: A project that works to strengthen democratic confidence among young people and especially among young people with refugee experiences, using creative expression, alternative forms of engagement, and democratic dialogue.
• Udtaler-forløb
• Fortællernetværket
• Madmekka
• Sportshold
• Ung-til-Ung
• Spørg DFUNK

Products and services

• Lokale fællesskaber (Local Communities) Social community groups for young people aged 15–30 with and without refugee backgrounds, organized across 28 local branches nationwide in Denmark. Activities include building social networks, strengthening Danish language skills, developing new competencies, and preventing loneliness and isolation.
• Madmekka A nationwide initiative bringing young people with and without refugee backgrounds together for cooking and shared meals held every week or every other week in five cities across Denmark, creating informal, equitable environments for language development, cultural exchange, and social networking.
• Sportshold (Sports Teams) Free, open sports teams (football, volleyball, running, dance) in Aarhus, Aalborg, and København, designed to create inclusive communities where young people with refugee backgrounds can build well-being, confidence, and social networks.
• Ung-til-Ung (Youth-to-Youth) Ten youth-to-youth groups across Denmark organizing social activities such as theatre and cinema trips, bowling, board games, and nature outings, planned by volunteers to create fun, informal, and inclusive spaces for young people with and without refugee backgrounds.
• Stemmer ud af boksen (Voices Out of the Box) A project strengthening democratic confidence among young people, especially those with refugee backgrounds, through creative expression, alternative engagement methods, and democratic dialogue, using both new and established approaches to amplify underrepresented voices in public discourse.
• Udtaler-forløb (Advocacy Programme) A creative advocacy programme for young people with refugee backgrounds run over five editions (2021–2025), training participants to engage in public discourse through speeches, poems, debate articles, events, films, photos, and podcasts.
• Fortællernetværket (Storytelling Network) A network of young people with refugee experiences trained to share personal stories through storytelling and dialogue, offering presentations to schools, institutions, and companies on topics including life in exile, rights, identity, and dreams for the future.
• Spørg DFUNK (Ask DFUNK – Knowledge and School Service) A knowledge and school service for primary and secondary school students providing educational content about life as a young person with refugee experience in Denmark, covering topics such as asylum, integration, discrimination, and refugee rights.
• Oplæg (Presentations) Presentations for external audiences covering DFUNK's inclusive methodologies including breaking helper hierarchies, participant-driven approaches, diverse communities, and democratic participation through creativity and art. Duration: 30 minutes, with negotiable pricing.
• Fortæller-oplæg (Storyteller Presentations) Presentations by young people from the Storytelling Network sharing personal perspectives on life in exile, creating a new life in Denmark, rights, activism, education, relationships, and identity. Includes free preparatory and follow-up teaching materials. Duration: 1 hour at 4,000 DKK including transport (FREE for Copenhagen public/private schools).
• Spørg DFUNK Workshop An interactive workshop for schools and educational institutions providing a nuanced understanding of life as a young person with refugee experience in Denmark, covering legislation, discrimination, prejudices, racism, rights, and the integration debate. Recommended price: 1,500 DKK, adaptable in duration and theme focus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 young people participate weekly across 28 local groups nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DFUNKSjaelland
• Instagraminstagram.com/dfunkkoebenhavn?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dfunk---dansk-flygtningehj%C3%A6lp-ungdom

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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