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Indian Women With Their HandcraftsWhen most people think of IKEA, the vision that comes to mind is usually one of affordable furniture and trendy home accessories. But what many people may not realize is that the company is also committed to some lofty social goals. In addition to the company’s work promoting sustainability, it turns out they’re also working on a plan to alleviate poverty for Syrian refugees.1
Woman Weaving TextilesIKEA recently announced it’s building new production centers in Jordan this summer, as part of a plan to create employment for 200,000 disadvantaged people around the world. The facilities will be open and running by August, and will provide jobs to refugees producing rugs, cushions, bedspreads, and other handmade woven items.2
Woman Embroidering FabricThe new production centers are just one of many projects the furniture giant is working on establishing around the world. Already, they’ve launched programs to help Indian women and Sweden’s immigrant population, which employ about 2,000 people collectively. The ultimate goal is to eventually employ about 200,000 people around the world through these initiatives.3
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