Doug Seegers

Doug Seegers became known to Swedish audiences through his appearance on the TV show Jill's Porch. When he was featured in the program, he was living as a homeless street musician in Nashville. In connection with a gig in Sweden, Doug came into contact with Erikshjälpen and since 2017 he has been an ambassador for the organization. He thinks it's important to get involved with children who live in vulnerability.

- I have a close relationship with it because as a child I experienced what it is like to live in poverty. Now I have the opportunity to be part of Erikshjälpen, which is a fantastic organization. We are working towards the same goal," he says.

Doug Seegers has made several appreciated Christmas tours for the benefit of Erikshjälpens work. Many people testify that his music touches them.
- "I like to play, but what I appreciate most is when I feel that my songs really mean something to those who come and listen. My wish is to write music that inspires people to do something good. My songs tell the story of what I have been through, the difficult things but also the miracle of redemption that I have experienced.

Before his first tour with Erikshjälpen, Doug Seegers had the opportunity to visit Uganda and the work among street children that Erikshjälpen conducts together with a partner organization in the country. He has also visited Romania and Erikshjälpen's work to break the exclusion of the Roma population.

- It was a very emotional journey for me. It touched me deeply to see how these people live and what poor conditions they have to succeed in life. But it was also very powerful to see what Erikshjälpen does to support them and create conditions for a better life.

- I've really gotten to see how important the work that Erikshjälpen does is and it feels great that I can do what I can to contribute, says Doug Seegers.

Author: Patricia Franzén