Lifebuoy, Brac to launch school hygiene programme

Unilever Bangladesh Ltd (UBL) and Brac signed a memorandum of understanding at the former's corporate office in Dhaka yesterday to launch a hand hygiene programme of UBL brand Lifebuoy for schoolchildren. 

Nilushi Jayatileke, personal care head and marketing director of the UBL, and Hossain Ishrath Adib, director for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and integrated development programme at Brac, inked the deal, said a press release.

"Lifebuoy is determined to forge an impactful partnership with BRAC to ensure that every child in Bangladesh grows up without preventable diseases through the habit of washing hands with soap," said Jayatileke.

"This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to investing in the future generation towards achieving a brighter, healthier, and enlightened generation," said Adib.

   Shamima Akhter, director for corporate affairs, partnerships and communications at the UBL, Farzana Ferdous, marketing manager of skin cleansing, and Zillur Rahman, programme head of WASH at Brac, were present.