IWitness blog

Through our IWitness Global Citizens programme, small groups of IKEA co-workers visit some of the projects we fund around the world. During these trips, IWitnesses get to see our partners’ work first-hand. Read their blogs to learn about their experiences.



Commitment to changing the world one action at a time

After becoming a mom, the importance of ensuring I am creating a better world for the future has become more of a priority. One of the things I love about...

2 mins March 23, 2020
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Medical care brings hope and empowerment in Eswatini

What does it mean to work for a purpose-led organisation? For me, it means knowing that my day-to-day work contributes to something bigger than the task; that every action taken...

4 mins January 23, 2020
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My daily tea moments

On our IWitness trip to Kenya there was a very special moment every day: drinking tea together. This beautiful ritual makes you feel welcome and creates space for a short...

4 mins December 12, 2019
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Renewable energy helps families create brighter futures in India

In August 2019 , SELCO Foundation hosted a group of co-workers from IKEA UK & Ireland in Karnataka, India.

4 mins September 16, 2019
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Solar power brings hope for the future

Words can’t really describe my elation when I learned I had been accepted on the IWitness trip to India but suffice it to say that I was thrilled to have...

4 mins September 13, 2019
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