KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 29, 2024) – SC Johnson, the manufacturer of well-known household products and iconic brands used worldwide, is partnering with global nonprofit Children International to advance health equity in Ecuador.
The new financial support from SC Johnson will help thousands of children and families in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, access specialized health care as part of Children International’s locally led approach to deliver essential health services and strengthen underserved health systems around the world.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with SC Johnson in advancing health equity in Guayaquil,” said Christina Becherer, Senior Director of Global Partnerships for Children International. “In close partnership with local communities, our ‘Te Queremos Sano’ program, also known as ‘We Want You Healthy,’ disseminates essential health care information, referrals to partner health providers and vital financial aid for families in need, ensuring no one is left behind.”
For more than 138 years, SC Johnson, whose high-quality products include Glade®, Pledge®, OFF!®, Raid® and Ziploc®, has been guided by making the world a better place for future generations. The new partnership with Children International to improve health care delivery for kids and families in Ecuador closely aligns with that goal.
Children International is a global nonprofit organization that delivers child and youth development programs to help break the cycle of generational poverty. With operations in 10 countries — including the United States, where it is headquartered, and Colombia — the organization uses a personalized approach to provide access to healthcare, education, mentorship, and life and job skills to help young people thrive through the first two decades of life and prepare for sustainable employment. Children International Colombia serves more than 21,000 children and youth across three major cities: Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. In addition to Colombia and the U.S., Children International also works in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, India, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines and Zambia. To learn more, visit children.org.
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, SC Johnson believes that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn’t just possible — it’s their responsibility.
A heritage of innovation and bold, transparent decisions is why the company’s high-quality products and iconic brands — including OFF!® Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyers Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more — are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide.
As a global, purpose-led company, SC Johnson is committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. That means relentlessly bringing their expertise in science, innovation and partnerships to bear on some of the world’s most pressing environmental and health issues like reducing plastic waste and eradicating malaria. Around the world, SC Johnson uses their resources to unlock greater economic and educational opportunities for people and communities where access may be limited, but curiosity and potential are limitless.
See how SC Johnson is a family company at work for a better world by visiting scjohnson.com or joining them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok.
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