How we’re helping kids get their childhoods back

It’s World Humanitarian Day and we’re celebrating our partners’ amazing work to help children and families caught up in disasters and conflicts, often at their own personal risk.

Every parent wants to see their children grow up happy! The basic ingredients are simple: a chance to play, learn and spend time with friends and family. All children, everywhere, have the right to these things.

But during natural disasters and conflicts, children’s lives are turned upside down. Suddenly, even the simple things in life are threatened.

We want to make sure children have the chance to be children. That’s why we give grants and donate IKEA products to our partners who work in humanitarian and emergency situations. Thanks to their commitment, we can create circles of prosperity for children going through very tough times. By addressing their fundamental needs for home, health, education and a sustainable family income, we’re offering them the chance of a better future.

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Mattresses, shelters and toys

To support refugee children and families living in Iraq, we’ve donated 400,000 mattresses, quilts and blankets to UNHCR over three years, to provide a comfortable place to sleep.

Working with social enterprise Better Shelter and UNHCR, we’ve also created a flat-pack shelter for refugees, which is safer and more durable than a tent. In 2015, UNHCR ordered 10,000 of these shelters to help refugee families in several countries, including Greece, Iraq and Chad.

A few toys can mean the world to children who have lost everything. Since 2013, we’ve been donating IKEA children’s products to UNICEF for their Early Childhood Development Kits. These treasure boxes of activities support the well-being of children, including those who are caught up in conflicts and emergencies.

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Superheroes on the frontline

And when disaster strikes we act swiftly, releasing funds within 48 hours to partners like Save the Children and UNICEF. This money protects vulnerable children in the aftermath of the emergency, for example by getting schools up and running again so they don’t miss out on their education.

“We’re really proud of how we are able to support our partners in times of disasters and conflict,” says Jonathan Spampinato, Head of Communications at the IKEA Foundation.

“On World Humanitarian Day, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our humanitarian partners, especially to their staff and volunteers who work on the frontline in emergencies. They’re the real superheroes, for helping kids in very tough situations to get their childhoods back.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
https://www.unhcr.org/

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Our founder Ingvar Kamprad believed in a future where communities and the planet thrive together. At the IKEA Foundation, we are committed to tackling the two biggest challenges the world is facing today - poverty and climate change - by improving the everyday lives of the many people.

We want to thank all of our partners who have done amazing work around the world to create impact for people and planet. 🌱🤝 Curious how that looks like? Keep an eye on our socials for our 2024 highlights!
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Maimouna Ba is the regional @refugees Nansen Award winner and founded the organisation “Femmes pour la dignité du Sahel (FDS)” to support displaced women and children in the Sahel area. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2016, she has been working to combat gender-based violence, rebuild peace and promote female leadership. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of more than 500 women and children in the Sahel region 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

The IKEA Foundation is proud to support the UNHCR #NansenAward because we believe that unsung heroes who go above and beyond to protect, support and advance the living conditions of forcibly displaced people need to be heard and supported. 

Protecting and advancing #HumanRights happens on all levels. Discover more inspiring stories from the Nansen Award winners via the link in our bio!

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🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

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As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package.

This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍

Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗

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We can change the future of #PeopleAndPlanet for good when we work #Together ✨🌍

Our founder Ingvar Kamprad believed in a future where communities and the planet thrive together. At the IKEA Foundation, we are committed to tackling the two biggest challenges the world is facing today - poverty and climate change - by improving the everyday lives of the many people.

We want to thank all of our partners who have done amazing work around the world to create impact for people and planet. 🌱🤝 Curious how that looks like? Keep an eye on our socials for our 2024 highlights!
We can change the future of #PeopleAndPlanet for good when we work #Together ✨🌍 Our founder Ingvar Kamprad believed in a future where communities and the planet thrive together. At the IKEA Foundation, we are committed to tackling the two biggest challenges the world is facing today - poverty and climate change - by improving the everyday lives of the many people. We want to thank all of our partners who have done amazing work around the world to create impact for people and planet. 🌱🤝 Curious how that looks like? Keep an eye on our socials for our 2024 highlights!
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“Let us not forget that every gesture counts. A good intention followed by an action can change the world.”

Maimouna Ba is the regional @refugees Nansen Award winner and founded the organisation “Femmes pour la dignité du Sahel (FDS)” to support displaced women and children in the Sahel area. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2016, she has been working to combat gender-based violence, rebuild peace and promote female leadership. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of more than 500 women and children in the Sahel region 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

The IKEA Foundation is proud to support the UNHCR #NansenAward because we believe that unsung heroes who go above and beyond to protect, support and advance the living conditions of forcibly displaced people need to be heard and supported. 

Protecting and advancing #HumanRights happens on all levels. Discover more inspiring stories from the Nansen Award winners via the link in our bio!

#RefugeeSolutionsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet #HumanRightsDay2024 #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay
“Let us not forget that every gesture counts. A good intention followed by an action can change the world.”

Maimouna Ba is the regional @refugees Nansen Award winner and founded the organisation “Femmes pour la dignité du Sahel (FDS)” to support displaced women and children in the Sahel area. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2016, she has been working to combat gender-based violence, rebuild peace and promote female leadership. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of more than 500 women and children in the Sahel region 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

The IKEA Foundation is proud to support the UNHCR #NansenAward because we believe that unsung heroes who go above and beyond to protect, support and advance the living conditions of forcibly displaced people need to be heard and supported. 

Protecting and advancing #HumanRights happens on all levels. Discover more inspiring stories from the Nansen Award winners via the link in our bio!

#RefugeeSolutionsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet #HumanRightsDay2024 #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay
“Let us not forget that every gesture counts. A good intention followed by an action can change the world.”

Maimouna Ba is the regional @refugees Nansen Award winner and founded the organisation “Femmes pour la dignité du Sahel (FDS)” to support displaced women and children in the Sahel area. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2016, she has been working to combat gender-based violence, rebuild peace and promote female leadership. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of more than 500 women and children in the Sahel region 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 

The IKEA Foundation is proud to support the UNHCR #NansenAward because we believe that unsung heroes who go above and beyond to protect, support and advance the living conditions of forcibly displaced people need to be heard and supported. 

Protecting and advancing #HumanRights happens on all levels. Discover more inspiring stories from the Nansen Award winners via the link in our bio!

#RefugeeSolutionsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet #HumanRightsDay2024 #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay
“Let us not forget that every gesture counts. A good intention followed by an action can change the world.” Maimouna Ba is the regional @refugees Nansen Award winner and founded the organisation “Femmes pour la dignité du Sahel (FDS)” to support displaced women and children in the Sahel area. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2016, she has been working to combat gender-based violence, rebuild peace and promote female leadership. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of more than 500 women and children in the Sahel region 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The IKEA Foundation is proud to support the UNHCR #NansenAward because we believe that unsung heroes who go above and beyond to protect, support and advance the living conditions of forcibly displaced people need to be heard and supported. Protecting and advancing #HumanRights happens on all levels. Discover more inspiring stories from the Nansen Award winners via the link in our bio! #RefugeeSolutionsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet #HumanRightsDay2024 #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay
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In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
In 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, we…

🌟 Welcomed over 170 new IKEA Foundation ambassadors to our group of more than 400 

🌟 Organised 7 ambassador hubs worldwide

🌟 Had 40 partners participate in our hubs 

The ambassador programme gives IKEA co-workers from around the world the opportunity to learn about the work the IKEA Foundation and its partners are doing to tackle poverty and #ClimateChange.

As we reach the end of 2024, we would like to thank all the ambassadors who shared the impactful work of our partners with their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We’re optimistic that – together – we can still change the future of our planet for good and create a better everyday life for the many people 💚

#PeopleAndPlanet #IKEAFoundationAmbassador
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This unique programme provides brilliant social change leaders with significant support over the next few years to develop, launch, and scale their boldest new initiative with breakthrough potential to address climate change. 

As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package.

This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍

Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗

#PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateChange
@climatebreakthrough has just announced the 2024 cohort of their prestigious #ClimateBreakthroughAward programme 🙌

This unique programme provides brilliant social change leaders with significant support over the next few years to develop, launch, and scale their boldest new initiative with breakthrough potential to address climate change. 

As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package.

This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍

Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗

#PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateChange
@climatebreakthrough has just announced the 2024 cohort of their prestigious #ClimateBreakthroughAward programme 🙌

This unique programme provides brilliant social change leaders with significant support over the next few years to develop, launch, and scale their boldest new initiative with breakthrough potential to address climate change. 

As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package.

This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍

Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗

#PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateChange
@climatebreakthrough has just announced the 2024 cohort of their prestigious #ClimateBreakthroughAward programme 🙌

This unique programme provides brilliant social change leaders with significant support over the next few years to develop, launch, and scale their boldest new initiative with breakthrough potential to address climate change. 

As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package.

This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍

Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗

#PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateChange
@climatebreakthrough has just announced the 2024 cohort of their prestigious #ClimateBreakthroughAward programme 🙌 This unique programme provides brilliant social change leaders with significant support over the next few years to develop, launch, and scale their boldest new initiative with breakthrough potential to address climate change. As a funding partner of Climate Breakthrough, we are proud to be a staunch supporter of this initiative that provides a rare opportunity to scale up grassroots climate action, including a $4 million funding package. This enables amazing people from anywhere in the world to create their most ambitious, breakthrough-oriented work in dealing with one of the most consequential crises of our lifetime 🌍 Learn more about how the programme supports social change leaders to develop their #ClimateAction initiatives via the link in our bio 🔗 #PeopleAndPlanet #ClimateChange
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