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 lowest tier consists of local Martha communities and clubs, which the members belong to.

The members of the Martha Organization, called Martta, number about 50,000.

[3] The organisation publishes a magazine called Martat that comes out six times a year.

[11] The Anarchist Marthas organised popular public knitting clubs, among other events.