“It feels good to help other children.” 

The students offer various services, such as raking leaves or baking. They also organize a Christmas market with homemade cookies, apple glogg, and rice wreaths.

"It's fun to be involved in making sure that children have a better life," says Carmen Kindberg, a student at Grevhagsskolan. All children deserve to go to school and have a good home.

The children at Grevhagsskolan do day's work at home or in their neighborhood. They help rake leaves, bake, clean, or cook dinner for the family. For the younger students in preschool through third grade, a Christmas market is organized, with homemade cookies, the school's own apple glogg, and rice wreaths. Everything is made during the children's free time. The courtyard is decorated with market stalls and lighting, and all proceeds from the sale go to help children in Bangladesh. 

"It was fun to clean my aunt's house and paint, but it also feels good to help other children," says Samuel, 12, who did two days of work during this year's fundraising.  

This year's fundraising Grevhagsskolan went well. In total, the children raised 25,852 Swedish kronor (SEK) children in Bangladesh. This is an increase from last year, which raised 20,970 SEK Ukraine. 

"I think you should help in whatever way you can; every little bit counts," says Rafaela, 12. It felt good to know that the money was going to children who are struggling. 

Grevhagsskolan has long worked to increase students' understanding of how other children live, and the fundraiser is a way to put these values into practice. The children at Grevhagsskolan hope that more schools and children will start their own fundraisers to make a difference. 

"Be brave and talk to your teacher or principal," Rafaela urges. It will lead to something good, and you will be helping other children. 

Author: Lena Elf