What Rädda Barnen does

Rädda Barnen (Save the Children Sweden) is a Swedish nonprofit child rights organization founded in 1919 and operating as part of the Save the Children International federation. The organization delivers humanitarian aid, child protection services, education, and advocacy programs for children in approximately 100 countries, including active field operations in conflict-affected regions such as Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. Through a network of roughly 300 local chapters in Sweden and field offices coordinated internationally, Rädda Barnen reports having reached 38 million children cumulatively through its programs, with a stated 91% program efficiency rate (share of expenditures directed to mission activities).

The organization's core service delivery relies on field operations, partnerships with local and international actors (including the Astrid Lindgren estate and technology partners such as Swish for payment processing and Lawly for digital testamentary giving), and a program model coordinated across the Save the Children International federation. Fundraising infrastructure spans individual donations, monthly giving programs, corporate partnerships, and legacy gifts, supported by digital payment integrations. The organization holds Swedish "90-konto" certification, a regulatory designation required for charities to solicit tax-deductible donations, and obtained approval for such tax-deductible giving in 2019.

Rädda Barnen's business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating, with multiple streams including individual givers, corporate sponsors, and legacy contributions. Following Sweden's incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law in 2020, the organization has positioned itself as a policy advocate alongside its service-delivery role, operating at the intersection of humanitarian aid, child welfare advocacy, and public-interest programming.

Name

Rädda Barnen

Legal name

Rädda Barnen

Website

https://raddabarnen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rädda Barnen is a Swedish nonprofit child rights organization founded in 1919, part of the Save the Children International federation, delivering humanitarian aid, education, and advocacy for children across approximately 100 countries via 300 local Swedish chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Child rights advocacy
• Humanitarian aid services
• Emergency response programs
• Charitable donation management
• International development assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromma

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donors through one-time gifts, monthly giving (Barnräddare program), and Swish payments. 91% of funds go directly to programs for children.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate giving programs, gift certificates for businesses, and strategic partnerships with companies.
3. Testamentary Gifts: Bequests and testamentary donations from individuals who include Rädda Barnen in their wills.
4. Membership and Volunteer Support: Annual membership fees and volunteer contributions supporting local activities in Sweden.
5. Tax-Deductible Donations: Rädda Barnen is approved for tax reduction on gifts, enabling donors to receive tax benefits for their contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rädda Barnen is an independent child rights organization that funds and delivers humanitarian aid, child protection, healthcare, nutrition, education, and psychosocial support programs for children in Sweden and approximately 100 countries worldwide. The organization raises funds through individual donations, monthly giving, gift certificates, memorial gifts, testamentary bequests, and corporate partnerships, then channels 91% of those funds directly into programs serving children affected by conflict, disaster, poverty, and exploitation.

Product overview

Rädda Barnen operates a unified charitable giving platform offering multiple donation methods: recurring monthly giving (Barnräddare), one-time gifts, gift certificates (gåvobevis), memorial donations (minnesgåva), legacy giving via testament, and Swish mobile payments. The organization also provides partner services including online will writing through Lawly and DIY fundraising tools. All donations support children's rights programs in Sweden and approximately 100 countries worldwide, with 91% of funds directed to child-focused operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barnräddare (Monthly Giving Program) Recurring monthly donation program where donors become 'Barnräddare' (Child Rescuers), providing sustained financial support for children's rights work in Sweden and globally via autogiro, card, or Swish payments.
• Gåvobevis (Gift Certificates) Charitable gift certificates available as digital PDFs or printed cards, presented as gifts for special occasions. Available in various illustrated designs including Astrid Lindgren characters (Emil, Ronja, Pippi).
• Minnesgåva vid begravning (Memorial Gift) Memorial donation service for funerals, providing personalized memorial cards (minnesblad) that honor deceased loved ones while directing gifts to support children's rights programs.
• Testamente (Legacy / Will Giving) Legacy giving service allowing donors to include Rädda Barnen in their wills and testaments, enabling planned charitable giving as part of estate planning.
• Lawly Online Will Writing Service Partnered service with Lawly providing a free online tool for writing legally valid wills, with free storage and home delivery of testament documents (value 2,045 SEK) for supporters who include Rädda Barnen in their testament.
• Swish Mobile Donation Payment Mobile payment donation channel via Swish (number 902 00 33), enabling instant charitable donations from Swedish supporters through the Swish app.
• Presenttips (Gift Suggestions) Gift suggestion service for special occasions (birthdays, weddings, christenings, Mother's/Father's Day) that directs gift-givers to Rädda Barnen gift certificates in lieu of traditional presents.
• DIY Swish QR Fundraising Campaign Self-service fundraising tool allowing supporters to create their own Swish-based personal fundraising campaigns with QR codes for events and personal initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 38 million children with programs in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LawlycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLawly provides a free online testament writing service. Rädda Barnen partners with Lawly to offer supporters a cost-free way to create legally valid wills. If supporters include Rädda Barnen in their testament, they receive free storage and home delivery of the testament (value 2,045 SEK).
• SwishcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwish provides the mobile payment infrastructure enabling donors to make instant donations via the Swish app. Rädda Barnen's Swish number is 902 00 33.
• Astrid Lindgren AktiebolagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Astrid Lindgren's company to use Emil, Ronja, and Pippi motifs on gift certificates and promotional materials. The collaboration aims to make the world better for children, reflecting both organizations' commitment to children's rights.
• Local Partner Organizations in VenezuelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRädda Barnen partners with more than 11 local partner organizations in Venezuela to deliver programs in more than four states, focusing on children's rights to nutrition, health, and education.
• Save the Children International NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRädda Barnen is part of the Save the Children global network, the world's largest independent child rights organization, enabling collaboration, resource sharing, and coordinated response across countries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raddabarnen

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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