IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign raises $33.4 million (€30.8 million) for renewable energy sources for refugee families
(Conshohocken, PA. - January 18, 2016) – IKEA’s global campaign has raised $33.4 million (€30.8 million) for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide light and renewable energy sources for refugee families living in camps in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The money was raised from the sale of LED light bulbs and lamps between February 2014 and December 2015. IKEA customers and co-workers in more than 300 stores in 40 countries have made the campaign a stunning success. The IKEA Foundation donated $1.09 (€1)* for every LED product sold in IKEA stores and online. The Brighter Lives