Meet the team going to China

Two IKEA co-workers from the United States are travelling to China to see how the Soft Toys for Education campaign is helping children get an education.

The two stores that sold the most during last year’s campaign each selected a co-worker to go on the IWitness trip.

This year, our global citizens will visit Shanghai and Sichuan in China to witness the inclusive school programs that are supported by our partner Save the Children.

Meet our global citizens from the United States!

What are you looking forward to the most about your trip to China?

“I can’t wait to experience firsthand how the IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign helps provide children in China with a much-needed education. Not to mention, getting to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel halfway across the world!”

What inspired you to be so involved in making the Soft Toys for Education campaign a success?

“What inspired me was reading the blogs from South Africa and Indonesia, and seeing how impactful these trips were for the co-workers. [Our previous IWitness global citizens from the U.S. visited these countries.] Just knowing that I have the opportunity to play a role in helping IKEA make a positive difference in children’s lives through the Soft Toy campaign is incredibly/very/extremely/unbelievingly inspiring.”

What are you looking forward to the most about your trip to China?

“I am honored to have been chosen to represent the West Chester store and the U.S. on a trip to China. This will be an emotional journey for me, being a witness to how the money we make in the U.S. for Save the Children supports children in China.

What inspired you to be so involved in making the Soft Toys for Education campaign a success?

“I have always been passionate about children, and I am thrilled to work for an organization that supports children worldwide. During my five years in the IKEA Children’s Department, we have been in the top three for the UNICEF/Save the Children Soft Toys for Education campaign. We were number one in the U.S. in 2011.”