The Danish Hyderabad Foundation works entirely voluntarily and without administrative costs to support the work at the orphanage for orphaned children in the Indian city of Hyderabad.

And even though the orphanage, like the rest of India, was hard hit by covid-19 and the price increases for food and other necessities that have affected the whole world in recent months, the ambition remains to send as many of the orphanage's 240 children to education in high school and university.

Therefore, the chairman of the Hyderabad Foundation, Peter Simonsen, is pleased that the Hyderabad Foundation is now receiving a donation of 100,000 kroner for its work from 'Fonden Sol og Strand by Margit og Kjeld'.
-There are currently about 20 young people at the orphanage who have secured such good grades that they can get into universities and colleges. And hopefully, more will follow in the next cohorts. It is a huge opportunity for the children, but it requires financial support for the orphanage, as it costs 80,000 kroner for the orphanage to pay for the children's education.
-And just like everything else, the prices for access to education are rising. Just like all other expenses for food, electricity, and other operations of the orphanage. Therefore, we are so grateful for the support from 'Fonden Sol og Strand by Margit og Kjeld', says Peter Simonsen.

“HOLIDAY WITH A GOOD HEART” – THE SURPLUS BENEFITS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

It is unique in the Danish tourism industry that part of the surplus from Sol og Strand's rental of summer houses and holiday homes is converted into support for charitable and local purposes.

The chairman of the foundation's board, Jens Stadum, is pleased that the homeowners, holiday guests, and employees of Sol og Strand have contributed input to the process:
-We are quite proud that we can again, for the third year in a row, distribute one million kroner to charitable purposes. For we can see from the applications we receive – and from the feedback we get from the previous year's recipients of donations from the foundation – that the donations make an important difference for many people. These are organizations that truly help many of those who are struggling, and our donations go to them. There is a real need for this money. And this applies both in Denmark and outside Danish borders, says the chairman of the board.
-We can say with a clear conscience that when you take a holiday through Sol og Strand, you contribute to doing something good for others. This is what we call 'Holiday with a Good Heart,' says Jens Stadum.

FOUNDERS OF THE FOUNDATION: SOL OG STRAND MUST REMAIN DANISH – AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It is the founders of Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning A/S, Margit and Kjeld Andersen, who established 'Fonden Sol og Strand ved Margit og Kjeld' in 2019.
The couple had a dual wish – namely both to preserve and continue to develop Sol og Strand in Danish hands, but also to ensure that the company's profits primarily go to charitable and humanitarian purposes.
-We can see that others greatly benefit from the money we channel through the foundation to humanitarian and charitable purposes. We are confirmed in this when we see the long line of qualified applications that have come to the foundation again this year, says Kjeld Andersen.

It has been 43 years since he, together with his wife Margit Andersen, established Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning.

Margit Andersen adds:
-It is clear that the applications come from organizations that are passionate about making a difference. And that is what matters to us. We are very satisfied to see the quality of the work we donate money to, and we feel really good about being able to help, says Margit Andersen.

FURTHER COMMENTS:

Peter Simonsen, chairman of the Danish Hyderabad Foundation, phone 24 64 66 12

Jens Stadum, chairman of the board of 'Fonden Sol og Strand ved Margit og Kjeld', tel. 40856733

Kristian Andersen, PR and press manager at Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning A/S, tel. 40293837