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 a member of the Postkodlotteriet. Everyone who has a postcode lottery is involved and contributes to the surplus that is distributed to non-profit organisations that work with, among other things:

• 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 Postcode Lottery since 2009 and has received a total of Swedish kronor (SEK) 207 million. 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 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. As the support from the Postcode Lottery is not earmarked, it is particularly valuable. We can use the money where we see the greatest need and build our activities for the long term.

- This is money that will make a big difference for many children. Erikshjälpen would like to thank Postkodlotteriet and all lottery ticket buyers who continue to support our work to give life to children's dreams, says Mattias Ingeson.