Survey: Folkehjælpen FOCUS

In January - February 2025, Danish People's Aid conducted a comprehensive questionnaire survey among previous applicants for financial support. The lives of families with children on public assistance are characterized by significant financial constraints, and many are psychologically affected by their financial situation. Many find themselves in a situation where the economy does not allow for unforeseen expenses, and where […]

Filled with worries: Christmas aid is a light in the darkness

By Julie Avoghlian Kristensen, Ekstra Bladet Christmas is a celebration of the heart, which is about giving love and gifts to those you love. But for some, it is also a time filled with worries. That is the case for Heidi Draaby, who lives as an early retiree because she has suffered from several major […]

New communications and fundraising manager at Danish People's Aid

When it comes to 2026, we welcome our new communications and fundraising manager Søs Lykke Sloth. Søs will have overall responsibility for further developing our internal and external communications, including our fundraising efforts. The ambition is, among other things, that even more people will become aware of Danish People's Aid's areas of focus and activities, that politicians and decision-makers are even more […]

First aid instructor with solid experience in project management and development

Danish People's Aid is looking for an experienced first aid instructor who will play a central role in the continued development and professionalization of our first aid area. We are in the process of an ambitious modernization of our education and services, and we are therefore looking for a profile who is both a master of teaching and has solid experience in driving development and change processes. […]

Representative democracy? Not if two-thirds of a population group is not represented

By Mirka Mozer, Secretary General Danish democracy has a problem. It claims to be representative, but it is not. Of course, it is never realistic to expect a voter turnout of 100% when there are elections. But if only 35% of a population group goes to the ballot box, something is completely wrong. The University of Copenhagen has analyzed […]