Kinderpostzegels

Founded in 1924, Kinderpostzegels is a charity based in Leiden, Netherlands working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, mental health.

Kinderpostzegels is a Dutch charity working for and with children, founded in 1924, aiming to give children in vulnerable situations equal opportunities. Its work covers poverty, loneliness, unsafe home situations and mental health. It runs programmes in the Netherlands and abroad, including projects in West Africa, South Asia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, often through local project partners. Its best-known activity is the annual Kinderpostzegelactie, in which children in upper primary school sell stamps and products door to door each September. Children also take part in the Kinderpanel and the Kinderportemonnee, where they help shape and decide on spending. The organisation supports children through foster care and emergency shelter projects, social activities, sport and culture, and practical help such as clothing, school supplies and glasses. It is based in Leiden and is recognised as an intangible cultural heritage tradition in the Netherlands. Its legacy and periodic gift options allow supporters to leave long-term support.