Hjemmenes Vel

[1][2] In 1897, Christensen had published an article in Husmoderen (The Housewife) titled "Vi husmødre slutter os sammen" (We housewives should stick together) which paved the way for the establishment of Hjemmenes Vel on 10 March 1898.

[3] Based on the success of the Oslo organization, local Hjemmenes Vel branches were established throughout the country.

As a result, in 1915 Hjemmenes Vels Landsforbund or national headquarters was founded by Marie Michelet who chaired it until 1934.

From the start, Hjemmenes Vels Landsforbund was associated with the Norwegian National Women's Council.

It became a large, influential organization with 30,000 members by 1940, providing advice on nutrition, housekeeping, childcare and economics.