Unilever Partners With Retailers Across the U.S. to Combat Ongoing Social Issues Exacerbated by the Pandemic - Seite 2

The core of this initiative is tackling challenges facing Americans in priority areas such as the impact of the widening education gap, access to food and essential supplies and the She-cession, which is the disproportionate economic impact that the pandemic has had on women.

The Education Gap:
Schools are in session but not every student has what they need to learn either in-person or virtually. Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America are working to support their youth during this time, safely providing in-person programming, even when schools cannot open their doors, to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed. Unilever and retail partners will support Boys & Girls Clubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Southern California and other local NGOs across the country to create equal opportunity education, providing funding for computers, technology resources and educational supplies amidst the growing digital divide caused by school closures​​.

Access to Food and Essential Supplies:
The economy has been severely impacted due to the pandemic and many households are having to make the hard decision between keeping the lights on or paying for food and essentials. Unilever and its partners will continue to donate essential food and supplies to communities with unprecedented need.

The She-Cession:
Women and women-owned business have taken a substantial hit during the pandemic. By the end of April, women’s job losses had erased a decade of employment gains. Unilever is partnering with Luminary, a women-focused collaboration organization and community space that will provide women-owned businesses with the resources they need to pivot and grow their businesses, keep workers employed and thrive through the pandemic. The partnership is focused on supporting long-term business resilience and provides annual fellowships, access to expert-led, virtual small business boot camps, and participation in a national Recovery Summit and pitch competition.

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