Support for Children in Denmark

Thanks to many volunteers, it was possible to give children and young people a particularly good Christmas holiday during the festive season. Between Christmas and New Year, 32 young people aged between 13 and 20 took part in one of the Blue Cross Christmas camps, which was only possible thanks to the tireless efforts of numerous volunteers!

The Christmas camp is a place of encounter and community. It creates a place where young people can talk openly with others in similar situations, make new friends and gain new perspectives on life. Several participants have reported that they have made friends for life!

Christmas camps are aimed at children and young people who come from families with alcohol and other drug abuse, poverty, mental illness or other social problems. Children whose families are affected by abuse are particularly vulnerable. For four days, they got a break from everyday life and lots of good experiences such as cutting down Christmas trees, winter swimming and fireworks. There were various activities, good company and delicious food!

Thanks to many volunteers, the Christmas camp was unforgettable for many children! Without this meaningful work, this would not have been possible! 

Thanks to the support of many and your donation, Blue Cross Denmark can help children who come from families with alcohol or other drug abuse every day. Thank you so much! 

Fire doesn't feel alone anymore. Like (unfortunately) many other children, he dealt with difficult feelings alone after experiencing alcohol and drug abuse in his family. He and his family got help at Barnets Blå Hu. They received the necessary tools to move on and work with their emotions and trauma.

Barnets Blå Hus is a free treatment and support service with therapy and social activities for children, young people and their families who have special challenges due to alcohol or drug abuse in the family. In Barnets Blå Hus, the children meet young adults who listen and try to understand their situation. Meeting people with similar experiences is also a relief of not being alone with thoughts and problems. Barnet's Blå Hus also offers parents help and support in everyday life.

Fire tells his story: "I have become happier and feel relieved every time I come to Barnets Blå Hus. I was really sad for a year and I thought that I could never be happy again. It makes a difference because they can do a lot more than just listening. I feel understood and heard. It's liberating to be able to talk to someone who doesn't pass it on. You can talk to children who have experienced the same thing, or to a therapist who is caring and understanding.” 

Thanks to your donation, children, young people and their families receive support and someone who listens and understands. Thank you for everything you give. Every amount counts!