Projects we fund
The IKEA Foundation is funding the development of a multimedia project to help raise awareness of the oppression and inequality faced by women in the developing world and the inspiring work being done by these women to create a better life for themselves and their children.
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A 4-hour television series highlighting stories from nine countries.
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A cutting-edge social impact game, hosted on Facebook, in which exciting virtual game play triggers corresponding real-world, charitable action.
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Four mobile-based social impact games—addressing the issues of maternal health, sex trafficking, domestic violence and gender norms—for distribution to millions of cell phones in India, Kenya and Tanzania.
The IKEA Foundation is funding Half the Sky because we believe that empowering women through education, employment and having a greater say in their communities is key to ensuring children have more opportunities to create a better life for themselves and others.