What the global 'play gap' means for our children's futures
Playtime may be the 'rocket fuel' of child development, but it's fast becoming the privilege of the few. The Real Play Coalition aims to close this growing disparity.
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of food, home care, personal care and refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. It has 150,000 employees and generated sales of €52 billion in 2019. Over half (58%) of the company's footprint is in developing and emerging markets. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Lipton, Wall's, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry's, Marmite, Magnum and Lynx.
Playtime may be the 'rocket fuel' of child development, but it's fast becoming the privilege of the few. The Real Play Coalition aims to close this growing disparity.
In a rapidly changing world, it's important to hold on to what defines us: purpose, empathy and a passion for learning.