IKEA US

Partner since 1988

The largest corporate cash donor to UNICEF, IKEA has committed more than $200 million in both cash and in–kind donations to UNICEF's programs to save and improve the lives of children and their families. 

For more than 10 years, IKEA has been a key supporter, contributing to UNICEF's work through philanthropic donations made by IKEA Social Initiative, sale of UNICEF Greeting Cards, cause-related marketing promotions, in-kind assistance and national-level fundraising and promotional activities by IKEA customers and employees around the world.

Soft Toy Holiday Promotion

Since 2003, IKEA stores worldwide have made a donation for each soft toy sold during the holiday season. Over the past five years, this program has generated $23.5 million in support of UNICEF's education programs around the world.

Holiday Greeting Cards

IKEA stores in the United States have sold UNICEF cards at holiday time since 1988. The company donates an additional $1 for every pack sold.

Grants

IKEA announced a $48 million commitment to continue its support of UNICEF's programs in India. The grant will help reduce child and maternal mortality through health, nutrition, clean water and sanitation interventions.

In-Kind Donations

In the aftermath to the 2008 earthquake in China, IKEA donated 5,000 bed sheets, 20,000 bath towels, 10,242 sleeping bags, 7,000 school bags and 30,000 bowls. Through IKEA Social Initiative the company has donated—18,000 tables for use in schools and health centers in Liberia and Burundi, thousands of much needed quilts to tsunami survivors in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and 344,000 duvets, 45,000 baby blankets for survivors of the Pakistan earthquake.