The IKEA Foundation and Save the Children
The IKEA Foundation and Save the Children have worked together since 1994 to help realize children's rights to a healthy and secure childhood, which includes a quality education. By listening to and learning from children, we develop long-term projects that empower communities to create a better everyday life for children. The shared values of the IKEA Foundation and Save the Children create a good foundation for a long-term strategic partnership.
Fiona, 18, walking to school in a community in Malaita Province, the Solomon Islands.
Partnership for Children's Rights
Since 1994, the IKEA Foundation has teamed up with Save the Children to champion children's rights to a safe, healthy childhood and quality education. By actively involving children and communities, we create sustainable projects that enhance daily life for young people. The shared principles of both organizations lay the groundwork for a lasting strategic alliance.
Bendu, 8, helps her mother with cooking
Global Collaboration
The IKEA Foundation has been a pivotal ally to Save the Children through the Start Network, a coalition of over 90 NGOs spanning five continents. This Network tackles significant systemic challenges in the humanitarian sector, ushering in a new era of proactive, life-saving measures. It empowers frontline responders to deliver timely and effective aid during crises.
The IKEA Foundation has also been instrumental in launching the Green Climate Fund. This collaboration has enabled Save the Children to secure essential funds for climate-vulnerable communities, boosting climate financing for initiatives that safeguard the environment, children, and families. The project promotes climate-resilient livelihoods by integrating climate change into educational curriculums, advancing climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing women-led climate skills.
Hindolo*, 12, solving a math question
Advocating for Child Rights
Over the years, the IKEA Foundation has supported Save the Children's efforts to enhance child rights in various countries. These initiatives aim to protect children in cotton-growing regions from hazardous child labor, abuse, violence, exploitation, and neglect. By addressing the root causes of child labor and advocating for children's rights, we strive to keep children safe, out of factories and fields, and in classrooms where they can learn, play, and grow.