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Danish People's Aid is in the world to fight poverty, insist on equal opportunities for all, increase the power of communities to act and create lasting social change.
Birthe Larsen

RESEARCHER is PEOPLE'S HELPER OF THE YEAR

The award for 'People's Helper of the Year' goes to economist, researcher and author, Birthe Larsen for her significant contribution to the debate on economic inequality and social mobility.
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Erik from Lolland is the volunteer of the year

Members of Danish People's Aid have chosen Erik Ranthe Sørensen as Volunteer of the Year 2026. For actions that embody Danish People's Aid's values. For tireless efforts that have benefited so many people - and still do.

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VOLUNTEER IN THE PUBLIC AID

Sohaib gave 15 families with children
a good summer vacation

“I would 100 percent recommend others to become a volunteer. You gain more skills and so on, and it was just great to help others. As a holiday leader, it was incredibly nice to see how much the children had fun and enjoyed the activities we had arranged.”

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Job: Head of first aid, Samaritans and social emergency services

Do you want to lead an area where strong professionalism, commitment and development go hand in hand? We are looking for a manager who is passionate about management and has a solid professional understanding of first aid, first responders and emergency response. At the same time, you must be willing to think about development and see the possibilities for

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Job: Volunteer and development consultant

Do you want to help strengthen volunteerism and create strong communities around Danish People's Aid's social initiatives? Danish People's Aid is looking for an experienced, committed and strong relationship volunteer and development consultant. You will be part of our work to develop and strengthen volunteerism across the organization and at the same time will have a central role in

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Denmark is breaking down – the young people are paying the price

By Mirka Mozer, Secretary General of Danish People's Aid and Laust Leth Gregersen, Political Director of Oxfam IBIS Inequality was rightly a major theme during the spring election campaign. We are in the midst of an inequality crisis in Denmark, which we hope the government will prioritize combating in the coming parliamentary year. When inequality grows, distrust increases

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