Here are more of the highlights from the Foundation’s 2012 annual review , launched today:
74 million children in India have benefitted from the Foundation’s 10-year partnership with UNICEF.
IKEA’s 2012 Soft Toys for Education campaign helped the Foundation give €9.3 million to UNICEF and Save the Children to improve children’s education in developing countries.
The Foundation launched its IWitness programme for IKEA co-workers to meet and learn from communities benefitting from the Soft Toys for Education campaign.
For the first time, the Foundation provided funding to US- and UK-based nonprofits for their work in developing countries.
Per Heggenes, CEO of the IKEA Foundation, said: “We were fortunate to be able to give €82 million in donations last year to help create opportunities for children and families living in poverty in developing countries. However, what’s important isn’t just how much we give, but how we give. By working long-term with the right partners, we can help drive innovation and implement lasting change, allowing us to reach and make a difference in the lives of 100 million children by 2015.’’
89% of people got this question wrong — and the correct answer might surprise you.
But it’s more than just a quiz. Knowing the facts matters. Here’s why 👇
Climate awareness is high, and that’s a great start. However, to truly tackle one of the greatest challenges humanity faces, climate knowledge needs to catch up, so we can bring more facts into our decision-making.
The transition away from fossil fuels? Slower than it needs to be. But here’s the good news: most of the additional electricity produced today comes from renewable sources. That’s a reason for hope. 💡🌍
The IKEA Foundation partners with @gapminder_org to spread a fact-based worldview that fuels smarter choices and lasting impact.
🔗 Take the full quiz and upgrade your worldview – link in bio.
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The IKEA Foundation supports @goglassociation to strengthen and develop the global industry around Productive Use of Renewable Energy (#PURE). Their #PuttingSolar2Work series highlights the benefits that renewable energy can bring to people like Doreen Njoroge.
Doreen is a mother of three from rural Kenya. In 2022, she adopted an Agsol solar-powered micro-mill, which has not only reduced costs and saved time but also provided her community with cleaner flour. Her story illustrates the potential of #OffGridSolar technology to foster opportunities and resilience. 🌽 🌍
By #PuttingSolar2Work, smallholder farmers aren't just enhancing their businesses but also becoming agents of climate action and economic growth.
🔗 Visit our link in bio to learn more.
*Image credit to Agsol/GOGLA.
#IKEAFoundation #GOGLA #RenewableEnergy
We’re partnering with @thecirculateinitiative to support the Responsible Sourcing Initiative in Kenya and India. This collaboration will help improve the livelihoods of waste workers and increase the responsible sourcing of recycled plastics.
Through training and skills development, the initiative aims to:
✅ Support 500+ waste enterprises.
✅ Generate 100,000 tons of responsibly sourced recycled plastic.
✅ Improve the livelihoods of 50,000 informal waste sector workers and waste pickers by 2026.
By working with global and local partners, we are strengthening plastic recycling supply chains to be fair, just, and inclusive—helping people and protecting the planet.
Head to our link in bio to read more.
#IKEAFoundation #TheCirculateInitiative
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