Malnutrition and undernourishment are life-threatening. They affect millions of children and are estimated to be an underlying contributing factor in almost half of all deaths among children under five.

The Margit and Sol og Strand Foundation is now supporting Médecins Sans Frontières' work to combat malnutrition and undernourishment with a donation of DKK 100,000.

And it will make a difference, says Anne-Mette Krøyer, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Doctors Without Borders.

Malnutrition among children remains a pressing issue, which has only become more acute in the past year. In several countries, Doctors Without Borders is fighting to provide children with the food and nutrition they need. In both Somalia and Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa, we are seeing alarming consequences of severe drought, the worst in 40 years.
"We are facing a serious situation that requires a major humanitarian effort. That is why we are both happy and grateful for the foundation's support, says Anne-Mette Krøyer from Doctors Without Borders.

"HOLIDAYS WITH A GOOD HEART" – SURPLUS FUNDS BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 

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

The chairman of the fund's board, Jens Stadum, is delighted that Sol og Strand's homeowners, holidaymakers, and employees have contributed input to the process:
"We are very proud that, for the third year in a row, we are able to distribute one million kroner to charitable causes. From the applications we receive—and from the feedback we get from last year's recipients of donations from the fund—we can see that the donations make an important difference to many people. Our donations go to organizations that really help many people who are struggling. The money is really needed. And that applies both in Denmark and beyond its borders, says the chairman of the board.
"We can say with a clear conscience that when you take a vacation through Sol og Strand, you are helping to do something good for others. That's what we call 'vacation with a good heart,'" says Jens Stadum.

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

The founders of Sol og Strand A/S, Margit and Kjeld Andersen, established the "Fonden Sol og Strand Margit og Kjeld" foundation in 2019.
The couple had a dual desire – namely, to preserve and continue to develop Sol og Strand Danish hands, but also to ensure that the company's profits primarily go to charitable and humanitarian causes.
"We can see that others benefit greatly from the money we channel through the foundation to humanitarian and charitable causes. This is confirmed when we see the long list of qualified applications that have been submitted to the foundation again this year," says Kjeld Andersen.

It has been 43 years since he and his wife Margit Andersen established Sol og Strand .

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 pleased to see the quality of the work we are donating money to, and we feel really good about being able to help," says Margit Andersen.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

Signe Damgaard, press officer for Doctors Without Borders, tel. 41 77 74 46

Jens Stadum, Chairman of the Board of Directors Sol og Strand the Margit and Sol og Strand Foundation, tel. 40856733

Kristian Andersen, PR and Press Manager at Sol og Strand A/S, tel. 40293837