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In 2015, IKEA Foundation gave €120 million to support children’s programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities. Our partnership with Water.org is just one example of how we are creating Circles of Prosperity for children and families all over the world! Read more

In October 2015, general medical services in Domiz refugee camp that MSF had been running for the last 3 years, were handed over to the DoH. Overall 67.721 consultations were carried out in 2015. Our medical team continues to run services for chronic disease, sexual and reproductive care and mental health as well as carrying out regular health promotion activities. In addition MSF opened a maternity for non high-risk pregnancies in the camp in August 2014

New grants give lifeline for children and families caught up in Syrian conflict

March 15, 2016

The conflict in Syria has created one of the worst humanitarian crises of recent times. More than 11 million people—half the country’s pre-war population—have been killed or forced to flee their homes. As the fighting enters its fifth year, the IKEA Foundation has donated €9.4 million to help children and... Read more

TABANOVCE, MACEDONIA - OCTOBER 25: Migrants arrive at Tabonovce railway station close to the Serbian border on October 25, 2015 in Tabanovce, Macedonia. Despite the worsening weather, thousands of migrants are crossing through the Former Republic Of Macedonia as they continue their journey on towards western Europe. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

New global design challenge will make life better for refugees

February 19, 2016

The IKEA Foundation is challenging designers and creative thinkers from around the world to come up with new design solutions which will help refugees in urban areas. The What Design Can Do Refugee Challenge, launched today, calls for innovative solutions to support refugees arriving in urban areas, and to help... Read more

IKEA-donated Solar lights turn as night falls throughout in Azraq Refugee Camp, Al Azraq, Jordan.

Thank you for helping us donate €30 million to light up refugee camps

January 18, 2016

Our Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign is helping the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) bring light and energy to refugee camps in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Thanks to the support of IKEA’s co-workers and customers, the campaign has raised a total of €30.8 million to fund renewable energy... Read more

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IKEA Foundation (657196 likes)

We have committed €1 billion over the next five years to help children and their families break the cycle of poverty. This commitment includes €400 million to fight climate change and help poor communities adapt to and overcome the challenges posed by a changing climate—for example by helping them build resilient and innovative infrastructure..

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IKEA Canada’s trip to South Africa

March 3, 2016

“I was also very struck by the spirit of the people of this region. Children and adults, learners and educators alike, were infectious in their energy for life and for learning. We were welcomed with grace and joy no matter where we went." Go to blog

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Brighter Lives for Refugees

Our Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign has raised a total of €30.8 million to help the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) bring light and renewable energy to refugee camps across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This has made them safer, better places for the children and families who live in them. Read more

About us

Letter from the Founder

Ingvar Kamprad, our founder, says: “We all share basic needs: a secure home, good health, a regular income, a desire to keep our children safe, to see them get a good education and succeed in life. That’s why the IKEA Foundation has decided to focus our funding on these key necessities.” Read more

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