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The Martha organisation (Finnish: Marttaliitto, Swedish: Martharörelsen), previously named Sivistystä kodeille ("Civilisation for homes") is a Finnish organisation, founded by Lucina Hagman in 1899. The organisation defines its activities as follows: "The Martha organisation 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 to its members." The organisation has a three-tier structure. The lowest tier consists of local Martha communities and clubs, which the members belong to. These communities belong to regional Martha suborganisations. The Martha organisation itself is the statewide central organisation. The members of the Martha organisation, called ''Martta'', number about 50 thousand. The Martha communities now also accept male members.〔Vilenius, Esa: (Willit Martat ottivat itselleen laatuaikaa lumikenkäretkellä ), ''Etelä-Saimaa'', 9 March 2004. Accessed 16 September 2009.〕〔Ignatius, Heikki: (Joensuun torin Marttakahvio täyttää 30 vuotta ), ''Karjalan Maa'', 23 July 2004. Accessed 16 September 2009.〕 They are called ''Martti'' or ''Matti''.〔〔(Historiikki ) 2008, Pyhämaan Martat. Accessed 16 September 2009.〕 Whereas the organisation's activity was previously focused mainly on the countryside, the organisation has lately sought to expand to cities. University students have also formed Martha communities. Men have founded Martti clubs. The organisation publishes a magazine called ''Martat''. The magazine was formerly named ''Emäntälehti Martat''. ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Martha organisation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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