Store recreates home of Syrian refugees in powerful campaign

Customers of the IKEA store in Slependen, Norway, went in to find inspiration for their homes, but what they actually found was one of the most powerful awareness campaigns that highlights the horrible living conditions of Syrian refugees.
Home of Syrian refugees recreated in Norway
Home of Syrian refugees recreated in Norway
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Working with Norwegian Red Cross and an advertising agency POL, IKEA (that designs and sells furniture and home accessories) has installed a model Syrian home inside the store. The home is actually a replica of one in Syria, that belongs to a woman named Rana, and her family of nine. The walk-through installation is called ‘25 m2 of Syria’ as the whole house, inhabited by 9 people, fits inside 25 square meters. The house also features IKEA posters, yet this time instead of product descriptions, visitors see the stories of Syrians who deal with daily shortages of the basic needs like food, water and medical supplies. 

Every price tag also features a clear call to action with a text-based donation link for visitors who want to contribute to the cause.

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