# Unilever Foundation launches with five global not-for-profit cause partners

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2012/01/30/unilever-foundation-launches-five-global-notforprofit-cause-partners/
- Published: 2012-01-30T13:22:51+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Unilever has announced the formation of The Unilever Foundation, a global initiative
aimed at improving the quality of life through the provision of hygiene, sanitation,
access to clean drinking water, basic nutrition, and enhancing self-esteem.

Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Foundation has formed partnerships
with five global organisations dedicated to creating sustainable change around the
world: Oxfam, PSI, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme.

Keith Weed, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Unilever, explained: “We
aim to double the size of our business while reducing our environmental impact and
deliver increased social value. Together with our partners, we will deliver life-
saving solutions as we work toward achieving these ambitious goals”.

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The Foundation will also work with other organisations worldwide by providing “a
combination of direct funding, expertise, products and employee support”.

http://unilever.com/aboutus/foundation/aboutunileverfoundation/index.aspx

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