Adiara Ly

I am 31 years old and I work as a sales co-worker in the Paris Franconville store. I love helping others and this is what brought me to start my own social NGO “Hej World”, together with other IKEA co-workers. I am passionate about travel, reading and, above all, singing.

With many challenges still ahead, hope is needed—now more than ever!

Early childhood development (ECD) is a major issue for the Kenyan government. For it is at this very early age when the building blocks of a child’s future begin to...

3 mins September 28, 2018
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Meetings, smiles and crushes

Our first day in Kenya is dedicated to meeting the team from UNICEF Kenya, followed by a security briefing at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. We then start our...

3 mins September 27, 2018
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The development of the child: a major challenge for Kenya

Kenya is a country in which 51% of the population is aged between 0-18 years old. Child poverty manifests itself in different ways. According to UNICEF figures, still 7.8 million...

2 mins September 27, 2018
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The big day is here

The beginning of an exceptional and unforgettable adventure. The IKEA France IWitness ambassadors. Photo by Yoann Régent. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always been drawn towards other...

2 mins September 26, 2018
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