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.
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.
Ghana: Reusing waste plastic to make jewellery & flower pots
Unilever Ghana's factory in Tema supports a recycling initiative that reduces waste and provides income for local people.
Ghana: Unilever Foundation for Education & Development
Unilevers commitment to Ghana is longstanding. For many years, Unilever Ghana has invested in the country's economy and the skills of its employees as well as in a wide range of community initiatives.
India: Creating rural entrepreneurs
30 000 Shakti entrepreneurs reach 100 000 villages.
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: Building partnerships with suppliers
The development of high-quality suppliers is crucial to our business and to the growth of the Indonesian economy.
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."
Indonesia: Exploring the links between wealth creation & poverty reduction
We have worked closely with Oxfam GB and Novib (Oxfam Netherlands) on a research project to increase our understanding of the impacts of business on the lives of poor people.
Indonesia: Farmer development programme
In Indonesia we are working with local farmers to boost livelihoods from growing black soybeans, a key ingredient in a popular Unilever brand.
Kenya: BAACH partners tackle hunger through development
As part of the Business Alliance Against Chronic Hunger, Unilever has teamed up with over 30 companies to help the government take action against hunger in rural areas in Kenya.
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.
