Press Release - February 2024: Japandi Foundation Appoints New General Secretary and invites to a charity event.
Japandi Group, led by founder and entrepreneur Ida Backlund from Sweden, is relaunching the former Rapunzel vs Cancer foundation, now under the name Japandi Foundation. In celebration of the foundation's 10th anniversary, Ida Backlund and her mother, Ann-Christin Backlund, are hosting a grand event. Alongside the name change and the 10th-anniversary celebration, Tove Dahl is appointed as the General Secretary.
Ida Backlund, renowned as the entrepreneur behind the success of the hair extension company Rapunzel, currently heads the Japandi business group, which primarily focuses on acquiring and developing properties, especially in Marbella.
Within Japandi's portfolio, you will find various segments in real estate development and e-commerce.
Founders of Japandi Foundation Mother & Doughter Ann-Christin Backlund & CEO Japandi Ida Backlund
Idas Quote:
"As an entrepreneur, it has always been incredibly important for me to give back to society and contribute to its development. In 2013, my mother and I founded Rapunzel vs Cancer, and over the past 10 years, we have raised over a million sek for cancer research—a purpose and foundation that is close to our hearts, as we have all been affected by cancer in one way or another, whether personally or as close relatives to someone battling cancer.
It feels especially rewarding to relaunch the foundation under the name Japandi Foundation and welcome Tove Dahl as the General Secretary."
Tove's Quote:
"It is a great honor to take on the role of General Secretary for Japandi Foundation. The foundation has a long history and a good reputation for contributing to cancer research. My husband, Leif, lost his battle against cancer in 2018, and this is my way of contributing and giving back. In conjunction with the relaunch of the foundation, we invite you to a grand event at Elite Hotel Mimer. It will be an evening of surprises where we collectively take a stand against cancer."
Anki's Quote:
"With great joy, my daughter Ida and I continue to develop the foundation, this time with Tove Dahl as the General Secretary under the new name Japandi Foundation. As a previous cancer survivor, I know how important it is to contribute to cancer research —a disease that affects not only the individual but everyone around them. Over the years, we have contributed over one million swedish crowns to education and rehabilitation in cancer-related issues, and we look forward to continuing to give.
