Press releases

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

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 minsMay 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 minsSeptember 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 minsMay 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 minsMay 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 minsApril 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 minsJanuary 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 minsNovember 23, 2017
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Azraq, the world’s first refugee camp powered by renewable energy

Azraq, 17 May 2017 – The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, switched on today the newly constructed solar plant in Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp. Funded by the IKEA Foundation’s Brighter Lives...

4 minsMay 17, 2017
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What Design Can Do Teams Up with IKEA Foundation and Autodesk Foundation for Global Climate Action Challenge

On Earth Day, Amsterdam-based design platform What Design Can Do, along with the IKEA Foundation and the Autodesk Foundation, is announcing a new global design competition to help families cope...

5 minsApril 22, 2017
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