Private company

Martha Organization

Logo: martat.fi4

Finnish organisation

The Martha Organization (Finnish: Marttaliitto ry or Martat, Swedish: Martharörelsen), also known as the Marthas and the Martha Association, is a Finnish organisation founded by Lucina Hagman in 1899. The organisation defines its activities as follows: "The Martha Organization is a citizens' organisation providing advice in home economics, with the aim of furthering welfare in homes and families, and providing diverse activities and possibilities of influencing the community and its members.2 It was founded by Alfhild Holmberg, Iina Tarjanne, Sofia Rein and Alli Nissinen and others.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 29, 1899Founded1
  • HeadquartersKamppi, Finland1
  • Websitewww.martat.fi
  • Legal formregistered association1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI743700VRRTEK07NPKJ503
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressPursimiehenkatu 26 C 6040, FI-00150 Helsinki, Finland3
  • Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 0116712-83
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Photo: Helsingin kaupunginmuseo, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Martha Organization (Finnish: Marttaliitto ry or Martat, Swedish: Martharörelsen), also known as the Marthas and the Martha Association, is a Finnish organisation founded by Lucina Hagman in 1899. The organisation defines its activities as follows: "The Martha Organization is a citizens' organisation providing advice in home economics, with the aim of furthering welfare in homes and families, and providing diverse activities and possibilities of influencing the community and its members." The Martha Organization takes its name from the biblical figure of Martha.2

The story

Founded by Alfhild Holmberg, Alli Nissinen, Iina Tarjanne, Lucina Hagman, Minette Donner, Sofia Rein and Sofia Streng on Mar 29, 1899.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Oct 10, 1939Renamed Name changed to Marttaliitto ry1
  2. Jan 15, 1925Renamed Name changed to Suomalainen Marttaliitto r.y.1
  3. Mar 29, 1899Founded Founded1

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