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Anna Lönn Lundbäck new Chairman of the Board of Erikshjälpen

Anna Lönn Lundbäck becomes the new chairman of the board of the children's rights organization Erikshjälpen. Anna is looking forward to taking the organization into the next phase, so that Erikshjälpen can grow and do more for more children in the world.

The decision to appoint Anna Lönn Lundbäck as the new chairman of the board was taken by Erikshjälpen's board on Thursday, May 24.

- "It is such a pleasure to hand over the gavel to Anna! With her energy, her solid experience, her sharp analysis and her big heart, she will mean a lot to Erikshjälpen, says Cecilia Hjorth Attefall, who is now leaving the board after ten years, of which just over eight years as chairman.

I am very grateful that today the organization is well equipped

Ann Lönn Lundbäck

During Cecilia Hjort Attefall's years as chairman, Erikshjälpen has been characterized by strong growth and a high rate of change.

- "I have been on a fantastic journey together with Erikshjälpen. I feel great gratitude that the organization today is well equipped to continue the important work of giving life to children's dreams, says Cecilia Hjorth Attefall.

She emphasizes that the organization is currently in a favorable position for a change of chairman. A number of major processes have been completed, both in terms of idea development and practical issues, and a situation of stability offers good opportunities to start the next phase of Erikshjälpen's development.

- It is with great humility and joy that I take over as the new Chairman of the Board. Erikshjälpen works with the most important of important, children's rights. To continue this work together with all employees, volunteers, donors and other stakeholders is a privilege and a great responsibility, says Anna Lönn Lundbäck.

We will continue to grow to do more for more people

Anna has been a member of the Erikshjälpen Foundation's board since 2016 and has also previously been a member of the board of Erikshjälpen Second Hand, which means that she knows the business well.

A key role in child rights and Second Hand

The Erikshjälpen Foundation, with a focus on children's rights, and Erikshjälpen Second Hand work closely together and have a combined turnover of 440 million Swedish kronor (SEK). Erikshjälpen has extensive work in 18 countries, including a growing social work in Sweden, fundraising and event activities and the ambition to mobilize commitment and opinion to break the vulnerability of children. With Erikshjälpen Second Hand's 63 stores, Erikshjälpen is part of an important network of socially committed parishes and associations. The chairman of the foundation has an overall key role in all this.

- Erikshjälpen is a major player in many ways as we have extensive operations both in Sweden and internationally. We will continue to grow to be able to do more for more people and we will do it with quality and strongly rooted in our values, says Anna Lönn Lundbäck.

Handing over the baton

Anna Lönn Lundbäck will take up her new role immediately after Thursday's board meeting. Cecilia Hjorth Attefall will leave the board completely and will focus on her municipal political commitments in Jönköping and on the work in the consulting company, Solidus AB, she runs together with her husband.

- Cecilia has made a strong, indelible mark on the development of Erikshjälpen. Her colorful commitment, wise analysis and unifying leadership in a rare combination have taken the organization forward. We are as colleagues and board deeply grateful to her and wish her all the best in the future, says Erikshjälpens Secretary-General Daniel Grahn.