IKEA Group and Save the Children partnership began in 1994 and works at both global and local levels. We work together to actualize children's rights to a healthy and secure childhood with access to quality education. By listening to and learning from children, we develop long-term projects that empower communities to create a better everyday life for the many children.
1 dollar is a fortune Since 2003 IKEA has been making donations from the sale of teddy bears and soft toys to children’s projects all over the world. For a number of weeks every year IKEA donates 1 dollar for every soft toy sold – a total of millions of dollars – to projects run by UNICEF and Save the Children. Read more
In-kind donations and emergency relief aid In emergency situations or situations of need, the IKEA Social Initiative helps with in-kind donations and aid, such as donations of IKEA products. For example, supporting the emergency efforts of Save the Children in flood-affected areas of India and Bangladesh. The efforts are concentrated on education, health, and child protection. After the 2004 tsunami the IKEA Social Initiative donated sheets, quilts, blankets, mattresses and toys to Indonesian, Sri Lankan and Indian victims. Donations were also made to improve educational opportunities in war-torn Kosovo.
