THE MOST IMPORTANT MATCH OF THE SUMMER – NOW WE CHEER ON THE KIDS

THE MOST IMPORTANT MATCH OF THE SUMMER – NOW WE CHEER ON THE KIDS

On July 11th, you have the opportunity to make a contribution to children by buying a teddy bear to cheer IF Elfsborg in the match against Örebro SK. Because the teddy bear does more than just cheer, it contributes to Erikshjälpen’s important work for children’s right to grow up in safety.

For them as an association, it goes without saying that they want to be a positive force in society, which they do, among other things, through their community involvement. And now that the stands have been empty for over a year, they see an opportunity to become an even stronger force for even more people through this summer’s most important match. The hope is that they can welcome back 3,000 people in the crowd and invite another 3,500 cheering teddy bears into the stands.

How does the fundraising work?

You can easily buy one or more teddy bears via their website, a teddy bear costs 200 SEK. You won’t receive a physical teddy bear, instead you will receive a thank you video from one of their players

On the day of the match on July 11th, the club will fill the stands with the teddy bears sold to cheer on their yellow and black heroes. The money raised will go to Erikshjälpen’s work and the physical teddy bears will be passed on as an encouragement for children in need in Borås, Sweden and the world.

Examples of how Erikshjälpen works to help children grow up in safety

All children have the right to grow up in safe conditions and to be protected from discrimination, violence, child labour and abuse. Wherever and whatever the action, Erikshjälpen stands by children, protecting and highlighting their rights. By buying a teddy bear you contribute to the following project.

Solrosen
In Sweden, there are about 30,000 children who have a parent in prison or in detention. Having a family member in detention can lead to many questions and concerns – at Solrosen, children, young people and adults can put into words what they think and feel about having a family member in detention. You can ask questions and talk about things you are thinking about. Solrosen can be found in several places in Sweden, including Borås.

Romanian in Romania
Life for many Romanian is a life of exclusion. At Erikshjälpen, they want to change this through various projects and together with their partner organisations. Breaking the exclusion means, among other things, that they work hard to create an understanding among parents of the importance of children having access to education, to offer education to children and young people and to provide opportunities for adults to get a job and an income so that they can support their families without having to leave them.

Street children in Uganda
A life on the streets is something no child should have to experience. Yet there are millions of street children struggling to survive, day and night. Erikshjälpen is working to return them to a safe life in a family environment, including offering street children a safe and stable place to live through rehabilitation centres, where, in addition to eating and washing themselves clean, they have the opportunity to go to school, play and help reintegrate into a normal life.