In numbers

89
faith communities
22,000
patients treated in hospital
226
victims of human trafficking supported

Through generous and inclusive meeting places, we contribute to social engagement, belonging and faith in Norway, Iceland and The Færoes.

Our work includes

  • Addiction support
  • Children's centres
  • Support for prisoners
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking response
  • Work rehabilitation
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Recycling

Leadership

Headshot of Commissioner Knud Welander

Commissioner Knud Welander

Territorial Commander

Headshot of Commissioner Lisbeth Welander

Commissioner Lisbeth Welander

Territorial President of Women's Ministries

Colonel Paul Brakstad Waters

Chief Secretary

Colonel Jane Brakstad Waters

Assistant Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries

Norway, Iceland and The Færoes Territory

Ensjøveien 23
0661 OSLO
Norway

Postal address
Box 6061
Etterstad
0601 OSLO
Norway

Discover more

General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

A man washes dishes, his face hidden by an open cupboard door

Diego’s story

When Diego, a 40-year-old male from Latin America, arrived at the Filemon Safe House, his face was weary, his eyes carrying the weight of a painful story all too familiar to the team at Filemon – another tale of exploitation and broken promises.

Refugee response in Norway

Heidi works as head coordinator at Sammen Grønland, which is a church and community centre in Oslo, Norway

Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes

International Leaders Inspire Three Nordic Nations

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle brought encouragement across Norway, Iceland and the Færoes

Temporary classroom
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes

School’s In for The Salvation Army in Iceland!

With little more than a week’s notice, much of the space in a purpose-built new worship facility has been reconfigured as temporary classrooms

A volunteer offers a warm welcome

Warmth for body and soul

For many people who are struggling with their lives, The Salvation Army's Varmestua in Ålesund, Norway, is a regular meeting point. Varmestua means ‘warm room’, and – in a town where average temperatures reach no higher than 8C (46F) for six months