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In November 2022 Akelius was evaluating the conditions to start the language online course for students in elementary school in... watch video

In November 2022 Akelius was evaluating the conditions to start the language online course for students in elementary school in... watch video

Three years into the pandemic, we can now see the negative effects of closed schools and interrupted studies...

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Long-term programmes in India, Philippines, Cambodia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine – including support to refugees and migrants in Serbia. donor report

Support for refugee and migrant children and families. annual report

Interest in the war has been great in Sweden and Ukraine was the topic on most people's lips during the spring.

It is evident, according to UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. Their largest donor to the disaster in Ukraine is the Swedish private sector.

– Yes, if you include our collaboration with the Akelius Foundation, that is the case. We have seen an incredible willingness to donate in Sweden, says Åsa Widell, Secretary General for Sweden for UNHCR... continue reading or go to source

The war in Ukraine – and the destruction wrought on the education system – is having a dramatic impact on the lives and futures of the country’s 5.7 million school-aged children. The estimated 2.2 million Ukrainian children who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries need every opportunity to continue their education... continue reading or go to source

A school teacher about her experience teaching children literacy using the Akelius platform... continue reading or go to source

The Akelius Digital Language Learning Course, now being piloted by UNICEF in 10 countries, is made available on tablets... watch video

A school teacher about her experience teaching children literacy using the Akelius platform... continue reading or go to source

The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

As soon as we’re done here, we will be joined by Afshan Khan, UNICEF’s (United Nations Children’s Fund) Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia.  She is here to brief you on how children are being impacted by the war in Ukraine.  She has just returned from a field visit to that country.  Sorry, too many things around here… continue reading or read more

A seventh-grader shares her experience with a literacy program for children in migration processes… continue reading or go to source

Fundraising for the Ukraine crisis reached record levels in March.
They explain how it is ensured that the money reaches the recipient and how the organizations' work is carried out in and around Ukraine… continue reading or go to source

At the outbreak of war, real estate billionaire Roger Akelius, who previously lived in Jönköping, promised to double all donations to Sweden for UNHCR and Unicef ​​in Sweden that were collected in March.

The total sum now reaches a record level of 1.7 billion SEK, writes Dagens Industri... go to source

Viljan att ge sitt stöd till de som drabbats av kriget i Ukraina når nya rekordnivåer… read more

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When Russia invaded Ukraine, real estate billionaire Roger Akelius promised to double all donations to the UN programs UNHCR and Unicef ​​in Sweden during March.

The total amount for the month has now landed at 1.7 billion SEK – after Akelius donated almost 700 million SEK... read more

Roger Akelius och Di:s kampanj där fastighetsmiljardären dubblar Ukrainagåvor till UNHCR och Unicef passerade på fredagen 1 miljard kronor. Kampanjen fortsätter månaden ut och enligt Roger Akelius är det sannolikt att den når 1,2 miljarder kronor… read more

Akelius platform supports the education of refugee and migrant children in Serbia… read more

The Akelius Foundation supports UNICEF and UNHCR's work in Ukraine by doubling the money donated to the organizations until March 31. This means that every gift from individuals and companies will be worth twice as much... continue reading or go to source

The war in Ukraine is hitting the civilian population very hard. UNHCR and UNICEF are working intensively to alleviate the need in the country. The Akelius Foundation is supporting them by doubling the money donated to the organizations until March 31st... continue reading or go to source

Real estate billionaire Roger Akelius wants to do his bit to help displaced Ukrainians. Through his charitable foundation, the Akelius Foundation, he will match all Ukraine donations made to UNHCR and UNICEF throughout March. 

"I hope to be forced to pay out between SEK 200–300 million," says Roger Akelius....continue reading or go to source