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Here you’ll find our latest press releases, with news about our programmes and partners.

New COVID-19 fund launched to help vulnerable communities in low-income countries

Originally published by Start Network on 2 April 2020 | Rapid response COVID-19 Fund available immediately for aid agencies to support vulnerable people in low-income countries. LONDON — A global network...

3 mins April 2, 2020
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Biggest step in IKEA history taken to support integration of refugees by 2022

IKEA today announced new commitments across its value chain for refugees at the first Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland: Ingka Group plans to support 2,500 refugees through job training...

3 mins December 16, 2019
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Lund University receives historic EUR 33 million endowment from the IKEA Foundation

The IKEA Foundation is establishing a EUR 33 million (350 million SEK) endowment in the memory of its founder Ingvar Kamprad to secure the development of the next generation of...

3 mins May 16, 2019
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IKEA Foundation commits another €300 million to fighting climate change

NEW YORK (26 September, 2018) — IKEA Foundation has announced plans to extend its commitment on climate-related programme to a total of €700 million till 2023. This is an additional €300 million...

2 mins September 27, 2018
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New WRI Project to Bring Clean Electricity to 1 Million People in India and East Africa

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2018)— World Resources Institute (WRI) announced a $2.3 million grant from the IKEA Foundation to bring clean electricity to a combined 1 million people in India and...

3 mins May 29, 2018
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IKEA Foundation announces partnership with SELCO Foundation to bring renewable energy to underserved communities

SELCO Foundation and the IKEA Foundation are announcing a new partnership that aims to provide reliable and affordable energy in India, where many impoverished families have little or no electricity...

3 mins May 9, 2018
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How the IKEA Foundation Provides Power To The People Who Need It Most

This World Earth Day, the IKEA Foundation is announcing six new climate grants, totalling €40 million, to help 630,000 people in Asia and Africa get access to clean, renewable energy....

5 mins April 22, 2018
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In memory of our founder, Ingvar Kamprad

With great sadness, we heard today that our founder, Ingvar Kamprad, passed away last night. Ingvar achieved many incredible things in his life and had a tremendous passion for working...

2 mins January 29, 2018
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Deteriorating crisis in Kalémie, Democratic Republic of Congo, draws the attention of IKEA Foundation which urges other funders to step forward

To enable Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams to continue to help the displaced people living in and around Kalémie in Tanganyika province, the IKEA Foundation has stepped forward to give...

4 mins November 23, 2017
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