the Postcode Lottery donates 15 million to Erikshjälpen

- It is a confirmation that our work is important. The long-term support that we can distribute ourselves means an incredible amount," says Mattias Ingeson, Secretary General of Erikshjälpen.

Approximately one in five households in Sweden is involved in the Postcode Lottery Everyone who has a postal code lottery is involved and contributes to it. surplus which are distributed to non-profit organizations organisations who, among other things, work with:

• children and young people
• animals and nature
• research and health
• democracy and society
• climate and environment
• sport and outdoor activities.

All organisations are different but have the same goal - to work together to make the world a better place for people, animals and nature.

Erikshjälpen has been a beneficiary of the Swedish the Postcode Lottery since 2009 and has received a total of 207 million Swedish kronor (SEK) In 2023, we were able to support projects in Uganda and Republic of Moldova to strengthen children's rights, give more children the opportunity to go back to school and train school staff to be able to support children who have experienced trauma. In Sweden we were able to start a new Future Workshop in Kristianstad where new activities have been created for both children and parents. Since the support from the Postcode Lottery is not earmarked, it is extra valuable. We can use the money where we see the greatest need and build our business long-term.

– This is money that will make a big difference for many children. Erikshjälpen would like to thank the Postcode Lottery and all lottery buyers who continue to support our work to bring children's dreams to life, says Mattias Ingeson.