Cold and snowy januaridagar as these, it is perhaps difficult to understand that spring is actually not so far away. During Wednesday morning’s ceremony at Mariaskolan was unveiled this year majblomma of 15-year-old Alice Almarales Mossberg, who designed the accompanying poster.

the Actual flower has been designed by 13-year-old Saga by Majblomman said that there was just too nervous to be with and set up on the image.

of a total Of 14.000 contribution was saga’s green and white leaf. It feels very vårig and it is very fun for the reconnects to 1918, when we also had a name that majblomma, ” says Tove Lindahl Count.

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in 1907 Beda Hallberg founded the organization. She was driven by a strong commitment to children and young people and wanted to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to a better and more equitable society. The flower was sold on the first of may each year and cost from the top 10 penny. Over the years, the Majblomman provided financial support for the children who for different reasons are in need of it. Today is child poverty the Mayflower’s focus and financial support is awarded to children who live in financial vulnerability.

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We are also working on to change at a more structural level and to influence decision-makers. It should not matter what family or background you come from. All children should have a meaningful leisure time and feel hope for the future.

Alice Almarales Mossberg is the artists behind this year total service calls Majblomman poster. Photo: the Mayflower charity foundation

poster inspired by this year’s majblomma is tradition since 1912, when it was Carl Larsson, who received the assignment. Last year, the man began to ask the children who would be able to paint the poster.

– Alice who painted this year’s poster is inspired by all children regardless of where they come from. All look different but are together in the picture, ” says Tove Lindahl Count.

Each year approximately 70,000 children who, with the help of teachers and other adults sells Majlomman. Last year, there were 66 million.

– The where the get the hours they put on sale in april helps so much. You may think that it is just a small vårsymbol, but the kids who sell and creates a better and stronger society.