DALLAS, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICEF
USA has recognized Kimberly-Clark
with the 2018 Children First Award for its ongoing efforts to raise
awareness and funding for the global aid organization, and its
collaboration with UNICEF on innovative projects to improve
children's health and wellbeing.
"We are incredibly proud of our work with UNICEF and are honored
by this award," said Jenny Lewis,
vice president, Kimberly-Clark Foundation. "Kimberly-Clark's social
impact programs aspire to have a positive impact on communities
where we live and work. UNICEF is a natural partner to provide the
world's most vulnerable children with the support and services that
protect them in times of crisis and enable them to thrive."
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries to save and improve
children's lives, providing health care and immunizations,
education, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, emergency relief
and more. Since 2000, Kimberly-Clark has contributed nearly
$10 million in product and cash
donations to UNICEF in 15 global markets.
In 2017, Kimberly-Clark supported UNICEF on emergency response
efforts following extreme weather events, providing safe drinking
water and health services to communities devastated by flooding in
Peru and mudslides in Columbia. In
the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the company donated more than
500,000 diapers and baby wipes and more than 100,000 feminine care
pads to UNICEF's relief efforts in Puerto
Rico.
In addition to contributing to emergency relief efforts,
Kimberly-Clark works closely with UNICEF on ongoing initiatives to
improve access to clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene
practices, which are essential for the survival and development of
children.
Through its Toilets Change Lives program, Kimberly-Clark is
teaming with UNICEF to improve sanitation for communities in need.
First launched in the UK in 2014 under Kimberly-Clark's Andrex
brand, a portion of product sales go to supporting UNICEF's efforts
to empower communities in Angola
to build their own clean, safe toilets. Since its inception, the
program has given over 240,000 Angolans access to basic sanitation
facilities.
In South Africa, Kimberly-Clark
is working with UNICEF to improve access to clean water and safe
sanitation in over 290 schools in the eastern province of
Mpumalanga. Funding from Kimberly-Clark has helped UNICEF map
sanitation facilities in 393 schools and train school personnel and
educators in effective water, sanitation and hygiene practices. The
partnership will directly help keep over 38,000 children safe from
dirty water and disease with hygiene promotion in schools. Overall,
the money raised will help UNICEF to reach more than one million
children and 35,000 teachers in South
Africa.
"This initiative is another step towards achieving
Kimberly-Clark's Sustainability 2022 goal to improve the wellbeing
of 25 million people in need," added Lewis. "The challenges are
great, and we look forward to building on our partnership with
UNICEF to make a difference."
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve,
Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position
in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a
healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business
thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to
learn more about the company's 146-year history of innovation,
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