(MENAFNEditorial) Unilever, one of the leading FMCG companies, led a fund-raising program for its employees across the globe in support of Syrian refugees.
A total of 198,000 AED was raised, with half the amount donated by Unilever employees across the Gulf countries, while the other half was contributed by employees from across the globe; with Unilever matching all employee donations. Additionally, 273 Kg's of clothes were collected and donated.
This fund-raising initiative was in line with Unilever's long and rich history in addressing social issues through its business and brands, and increasing its positive social impact by improving people's lives.
The amount raised globally was donated to Unilever's Foundation partners; UNICEF, Save the Children, OXFAM and World Food Program (WFP), which are playing a key role in meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in Syria and its surrounding countries, while the sum donated by employees in the Gulf, along with the clothes collected, was donated to the Red Crescent in Kuwait.
With over 2 million Syrian refugees in the region and 6.8 million Syrians in need of assistance, the daily struggle for survival grows ever more desperate and humanitarian needs across the country are now at a critical level.
"These funds raised by our employees' generous contribution are in line with Unilever's values of giving back to its community and Unilever's proactive role in helping improve the quality of life for all." said Arijit Ghose, Managing Director Unilever Gulf.
The Unilever Foundation was set up in 2012 with the aim of improving the quality of life by providing access to water, nutrition, and self esteem and is aligned with the Unilever Sustainability Living Plan's ambitious goal of helping more than one billion people improve their health and well-being while creating a sustainable future.
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