Lær for Livet

What Lær for Livet does

Lær for Livet is a Danish nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Egmonts Fond, headquartered in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, that delivers a six-year intervention program for children and youth aged 9-16 in vulnerable positions, including those in foster care or residential homes. The organization operates through three integrated service lines: (1) a volunteer Mentor Program that matches adults with children for 2-4 meetings per month within roughly 25 km of the child's home; (2) Learning Camps — intensive residential programs held three times annually at sites in Hammerum (Jutland) and Haslev (Zealand), combining Danish and mathematics instruction with personal and social competency training; and (3) Local Clubs providing ongoing community-based support across Danish municipalities. Supplementary methodological products include the "Mig og min vej" dialogue tool, funded by Ole Kirk's Fond, which centers the child's own voice in decision-making, and a documentation practice framework supported by Richter Fonden. Programs are delivered free of charge to children and families, with no proprietary technology platform underpinning the model.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack: municipal co-financing through formal partnerships with Danish kommuner (Aarhus, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Skanderborg, Faxe, Stevns named), foundation grants (TrygFonden, Ole Kirk's Fond, Richter Fonden, Egmonts Fondssekretariat, Det Obelske Familiefond, TryghedsGruppens regionale råd), corporate partnerships (LB Foreningen, IBM, Nordisk Film and others), and individual donations including testamentary gifts. Children are referred into the program through municipal child welfare services, creating an institutional pipeline that couples the referral relationship with the funding relationship. There is no disclosed pricing for end users — programs are free — and staff compensation (camp honoraria of approximately 9,800 DKK for trained teachers, 6,950 DKK for non-trained pedagogical staff, 3,750 DKK for weekend theme camp staff) is the only pricing-like signal in the data. Outcomes are independently validated: a 30% higher probability of passing the primary school final exam, grade improvement from 5 to 6.2, and an estimated 158,000 DKK social economic gain per child helped (Kraka Economics). The organization has received UNICEF Denmark's Børnepris and operates with approximately 136 staff.

Name

Lær for Livet

Legal name

Lær for Livet

Website

https://laerforlivet.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lær for Livet is a Danish nonprofit, founded in 2012 by Egmonts Fond, that delivers a six-year program combining volunteer mentors, residential Learning Camps, and local clubs to support children and youth aged 9-16 in vulnerable positions across Danish municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Services / Nonprofit Child Welfare

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Extended Learning Time Programs (After-School/Summer Intervention) (EDAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship programs
• Social education services
• Child welfare nonprofit
• Volunteer mentoring
• Learning camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal partnerships: Lær for Livet receives funding from Danish municipalities through partnerships where municipalities refer children to the program and contribute to financing.
2. Foundation and fund grants: The organization receives support from private foundations including TrygFonden, Ole Kirk's Fond, Richter Fonden, Egmont, Det Obelske Familiefond, and TryghedsGruppen's regional council.
3. Corporate partnerships: Companies partner with Lær for Livet through financial contributions, pro bono work, and employee engagement programs. Partners include LB Foreningen and local businesses in various Danish municipalities.
4. Individual donations: The organization accepts annual donations, one-time payments, and testamentary gifts from private individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lær for Livet delivers a six-year learning and support program for children and youth aged 9-16 in vulnerable positions (foster care, residential homes, or other exposed situations). The core offering consists of intensive week-long Learning Camps combining Danish/mathematics instruction with social competency training, a Mentorordning pairing children with trained volunteer mentors who meet 2-4 times monthly, and ongoing Local Clubs providing community support. Supplementary offerings include the "Mig og min vej" dialogue tool and child-centered documentation practices. Services are delivered free of charge to children and families across Denmark in partnership with municipalities.

Product overview

Lær for Livet is a Danish nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive six-year learning program for children and young people in vulnerable positions. The core offering consists of three interconnected services: Learning Camps (intensive week-long residential programs combining Danish/math instruction with social competency training), the Mentor Program (volunteer mentors meeting children 2-4 times monthly), and Local Clubs (ongoing community activities with weekend camps). Supplementary offerings include the 'Mig og min vej' dialogue tool that amplifies children's voices in decisions, and documentation practices ensuring child-centered communication. The program is implemented in partnership with municipalities and funded by foundations, with children typically entering at ages 9-10 and remaining in the program for six years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learning Camp An intensive week-long residential learning camp where children participate in Danish and mathematics instruction combined with personal and social competency training in a safe environment with strong community bonds. Three annual camps are held in Jutland (Hammerum) and Zealand (Haslev): summer camp (one week), autumn camp (five days), and spring camp (three days around Ascension). Free for participating children.
• Mentorordning (Mentor Program) A six-year mentorship program pairing children aged 9-16 with trained volunteer mentors who provide academic and social support through regular 2-4 monthly meetings, supplemented by Learning Camp participation. Mentors are matched with children in their local area (approximately 25 km radius).
• Lokale Klubber (Local Clubs) Local club activities providing ongoing community and learning support for children enrolled in the six-year program, with weekend camps throughout the year. Activities take place in communities across Denmark.
• Mig og min vej (Dialogue Tool) A dialogue tool that helps children and young people articulate their own dreams, hopes, and needs, enabling facilitators to bring the child's voice into decision-making processes with families, schools, and authorities. Developed with support from Ole Kirk's Fond.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% greater probability of passing folkeskolens afgangsprøve (primary school final exam)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supportive and minor.

• SUMH (Sammenslutningen af Unge med Handicap)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Partnership between Lær for Livet, SUMH, and Aarhus Kommune to support young people in vulnerable positions in their transition to education and employment. Project supported with 7.3 million DKK over two years (2025-2026).
• LB ForeningensupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with LB Foreningen to support mentor recruitment and local campaigns in Aalborg.
• Aarhus KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in youth initiative with SUMH. Municipality refers children to Lær for Livet programs and co-finances services.
• Aalborg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for referring children to programs and local business engagement campaigns.
• Faxe KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with TrygFonden support for child support programs.
• Stevns KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with TrygFonden support for child support programs.
• Esbjerg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for referring children and local business engagement campaigns.
• Skanderborg KommunesupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business engagement campaign partnership.
• GAME Streetmekka AalborgsupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cultural partner supporting children in Lær for Livet through community programs.
• Aalborg ZoosupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing experiences for children and mentors.
• Nordisk Film Biografer Aalborg KennedysupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing cinema experiences for children and families.
• IBMminorOthersCorporate partner listed on website.
• Nordisk FilmminorOthersCorporate partner listed on website.
• EgmontminorOthersCorporate partner listed on website.
• UC SydminorOthersEducational institution partner listed on website.
• Københavns Professions HøjskoleminorOthersEducational institution partner listed on website.
• Professionshøjskolen AbsalonminorOthersEducational institution partner listed on website.
• Teach First DanmarkminorOthersNonprofit educational partner listed on website.
• IDAminorOthersProfessional association partner listed on website.
• DJØFminorOthersProfessional association partner listed on website.
• FrivilligrådetsupportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates national partnership on youth outside education and employment.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Dansk Røde Kors (Danish Red Cross): Danish arm of the Red Cross supporting vulnerable populations including children, refugees, and socially disadvantaged groups. Comparable as a large Danish NGO with volunteer-led programs serving vulnerable children, though broader in population scope.
• Red Barnet (Save the Children Denmark): Denmark's largest children's rights organization, working on child welfare, education, and protection. Comparable to Lær for Livet in mission and Danish geography, though operates at substantially larger scale and broader mandate.
• Børns Vilkår: Danish children's welfare organization providing counseling, advocacy, and direct support services to vulnerable children and families. Comparable in Danish geography and child-welfare focus, but offers hotline-style support rather than long-term mentoring.

Direct peers

• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): US umbrella organization advancing youth mentoring through research, advocacy, and program support. Comparable to Lær for Livet in its focus on evidence-based mentoring for vulnerable young people, though operates as an aggregator rather than a direct service provider.
• SOS Children's Villages International: International nonprofit supporting children in vulnerable positions, including those in foster care and alternative care. Comparable to Lær for Livet in target population and mission, though SOS delivers residential care models alongside family-strengthening programs.
• KIPP Foundation: US charter school network serving students from underserved communities with extended instructional time, mentoring, and college-prep support. Comparable to Lær for Livet in targeting educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth through intensive, extended-intervention models.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Youth development organization offering after-school programs, mentoring, and summer camps for at-risk youth. Comparable to Lær for Livet in their integration of camps, local clubs, and long-term mentorship.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: Global volunteer mentoring organization pairing adults with young people from vulnerable backgrounds. Highly comparable to Lær for Livet's six-year mentor program, though operating at much larger scale and across multiple countries.
• Teach First Danmark: Danish nonprofit placing educators in vulnerable schools and supporting disadvantaged youth outcomes. Comparable to Lær for Livet in its focus on educational equity for vulnerable children in Denmark.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Denmark: Danish national committee of UNICEF working on children's rights, welfare, and education. Comparable as a high-profile child-welfare organization in Denmark and as the awarding body of the Børnepris that Lær for Livet has received.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LaerForLivet
• Facebookfacebook.com/laerforlivet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laer-for-livet
• Instagraminstagram.com/laerforlivet

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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