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Eriksdagen – a festive day that makes a difference

Celebrate Erikshjälpen with us on Saturday, April 25, at any of our secondhand stores. It will be a day filled with joy, community, and great finds that make a difference. All proceeds from each store’s daily sales will go toward Erikshjälpen’s work to give children a better future.

On Saturday, April 25, we’ll be celebrating Eriksdagen at our thrift stores across the country. It’s a day when we honor the memory of our founder, Erik Nilsson—while making a real difference for children around the world. Every day, surplus from our stores goes surplus children’s rights. But on Eriksdagen, the entire day’s proceeds go to Erikshjälpen’s work for children’s rights.

A festive day filled with activities, refreshments, and great finds

Many stores will be offering a festive atmosphere with activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, crafts, contests, and delicious treats, for example. It will be a day filled with joy, togetherness, and great finds.

That is why we celebrate Riksdag Day

Eriksdagen is celebrated annually in memory of Erik Nilsson, the boy who laid the foundation for Erikshjälpen. Despite his own illness, Erik chose to bring hope to other children. This commitment is carried on today by people throughout the country and even internationally.

Erikshjälpen is celebrating its 80th anniversary

This year’s Eriksdag takes on a special significance as Erikshjälpen celebrates its 80th anniversary. The anniversary commemorates a journey that began with one young person’s desire to help and has grown into one of Sweden’s largest children’s rights organizations.

Erik Nilsson, 16 years old.

Erik Nilsson is playing with children at a hospital.

Erik Nilsson is playing with children at the hospital.

Erik Nilsson, 16 years old.

Erik Nilsson is playing with children at the hospital.

How Erikshjälpen Works to Promote Children's Rights

Today, Erikshjälpen works toward long-term goals to strengthen children’s rights in 16 countries, with a focus on areas such as education, health, safety, and protection. In Sweden, we work to ensure that all children have the right to equal and safe conditions in which to grow up.

Erikshjälpen Second Hand a crucial role in this work. The stores help fund our children’s rights initiatives. They also foster a sense of community, provide job training, and open new pathways into the workforce for people who are far removed from the job market. And by focusing our efforts specifically on parents and guardians, we improve the future prospects for many children and young people.

Celebrate with us and shop for the kids

So come celebrate Eriksdagen with us. Find great deals, socialize, and support Erikshjälpen’s work for children’s rights. When you shop during Eriksdagen, you’re helping to give children a better future.