Letter from the founder of IKEA
Ingvar Kamprad, the Founder of IKEA, passed away on 27 January 2018. Many of our values originated and grew through him, but his passing will not mean they are watered down. Our mission will continue to be about creating a better everyday life for as many people as possible. Especially for those at the greatest disadvantage.
We want to improve the situation of children, young people and women all over the world.”
Ingvar Kamprad, the Founder of IKEA, passed away on 27 January 2018. Many of our values originated and grew through him, but his passing will not mean they are watered down. Our mission will continue to be about creating a better everyday life for as many people as possible. Especially for those at the greatest disadvantage.
“Our aim with the IKEA Foundation is in keeping with what we have always endeavoured to do as a company:to create a better everyday life for as many people as possible.
When I decided to set up the IKEA Foundation in 1982, I did it because I wanted to ensure that IKEA would continue as an independent company, even when I would no longer be there to lead the company. I also wanted to ensure that part of our profits would be used to help the most disadvantaged people to have a better life.
Families who live in poverty obviously have greater needs than more affluent people. But we all share the same basic needs: to have a home, good health, a regular income, that our children should be kept safe, that they should have a good education and success in life.
That is why we at the IKEA Foundation have decided to direct our funds to the fulfilment of these basic needs, with the aim of improving the situation of children, young people and women all over the world. So that they can create a better future for themselves and their families.
We make the difference by focusing on these essentials for families in those parts of the world where the need is greatest. And, most importantly, we focus on helping people to grow, so that they themselves can improve their daily lives. Converting the cycle of poverty into a cycle of prosperity.”
Ingvar Kamprad
The Founder of IKEA