Helping ‘Julehjælpen’

Just like last year, we chose to assist ‘Julehjælpen’.

If you do not recall any mention of ‘Julehjælpen’, it’s a Danish organization, which provides boxes with all

you need to celebrate Christmas, to less fortunate families.

This year, we wanted to help them again, so we gathered all our old toys and sorted it into different

categories. We didn’t just give away our own toys, but many other students came down, and gave us their

old toys.

The entire collection was broadcasted by TV2 Fyn, a Danish TV-station. Our teacher Susanne and a student,

Benedikte, were interviewed by TV2 Fyn.

Both interviews can be seen here. They are in Danish, but the essential meaning is described in this paper.

http://www.tv2fyn.dk/artikel/elever-hjaelper-julemanden

In the interview the two are telling about what it feels like to help others and do charity. Susanne says “It’s

about stepping out of yourself and see everything from another perspective.” And what Susanne says is very

important when we talk about caring and sharing.

(This was just the beginning…)

(That’s a wrap!)

It was a really lovely day because we got to see all the happy families giving up their toys.

It was also a little sad because the families had had a connection to the toy they were giving up, but the

thought of helping a child with limited means, gave them the courage to give it up.