Economic development
In both developed and developing countries, our companies are active in projects that contribute to economic development.
From sharing good practice, training and technology to creating new distribution channels.
Saubhagya
Helping to empower women in rural Sri Lanka to improve their economic situation.
Africa: Promoting biodiversity & alleviating poverty in Ghana & Tanzania
Unilever has joined forces with a diverse group of organisations to help farmers cultivate a new tree crop.
Bangladesh: Empowering women through micro enterprises
Project Joyeeta is helping Unilever Bangladesh achieve its business and social goals by providing women with the means to start their own micro enterprises.
India: Tsunami relief
Subsequent to the worst ever disaster to hit Asia, a large part of the southern coastline of India was deeply affected.
Indonesia: Cleaning up the Brantas river
"I never thought I would farm fish in this river. It was too polluted. Now I make a living from it."
South Africa: Tree planting in deprived communities supported by Unilever volunteers
Unilever employees are helping orphans and single-parent households grow and sell trees in rural South African communities and townships, providing a sustainable source of income and helping to improve their livelihoods.
