Buy a light bulb, light up the life of a refugee

For the millions of refugees around the world who live in refugee camps like the camp in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia, life comes to an abrupt halt once darkness falls. Also, daily routines, like going to the (outdoor) toilets on the campsite, or fetching water, become dangerous, particularly for women and children who are the most vulnerable in these environments.

Furniture giant Ikea hopes to brighten the lives of refugees with its Brighter Lives For Refugees campaign.

IMAGINE if we didn’t have light. Without electricity, there would be very little we could do after sunset. Even basic activities like bathing and eating, let alone reading, become challenging. For the millions of refugees around the world who live in refugee camps, life comes to an abrupt halt once darkness falls. Also, daily routines, like going to the (outdoor) toilets on the campsite, or fetching water, become dangerous, particularly for women and children who are the most vulnerable in these environments.