Earlier this year, I attended the World’s Bank Private Sector Leaders Forum in Lima, Peru. I’ve attended similar conferences and I’m often asked what we I’ve learned. One thing was crystal clear to me after Lima. We’re at the ground level of the whole movement around women’s economic empowerment and why it matters--and we always have been. The difference is that now our business model is becoming much more recognized, relevant, and visible as a key development tool. It’s not just a business proposition for a corporation concerned about women, but actually part of the solution without it being a separate development initiative.

The tragic storms, fires, tornadoes and floods that have ravaged parts of the United States and Canada over the past few months have left thousands of people without homes or basic necessities.  Residents of affected regions have suffered unimaginable physical and personal losses and are in desperate need of help to rebuild and restore.

On March 11, one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history hit Japan. The massive tsunami that followed resulted in countless deaths and widespread destruction, and the nuclear incident compounded an already devastating situation. Within a short time, Tupperware Brands learned that all our distributors, managers, and NaturCare sales directors in Japan were safe. However, many sales force members currently remain among the significant number of people unaccounted for in the region. The entire Tupperware Family was called upon to demonstrate its support and generosity, just as we did when called upon to respond to disasters in China and Haiti.

On May 4, 2011, the 2010-2011 Global Impact Award recipients were announced before an enthusiastic audience filled with Tupperware Brands Associates. The contributions of all our markets and Associates have been particularly significant over the past 12 months. More than ever, we understand the meaning and importance of being a global neighbor. 

At 9:00 a.m. on February 3, an empty field sat adjoining the Tupperware Brands Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida. Less than six hours later, that field was transformed into a safe, colorful, and fun playground that will be enjoyed by hundreds of community children and families.

 

How did it change from plain ground to playground so quickly? Over 300 volunteers, including some from Tupperware Brands headquarters, joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Jet Blue Airways and KaBOOM! for a hands-on demonstration of the power of partnership.

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Every year, in October or at a set date in the year, Associates and Sales Force Members around the globe convene and impact their local communities by partnering with a local non-profit (NGO) agency with a project that enlightens, educates and empowers women and girls. We hope the following information will provide you with the tools to participate in this years’ Global Volunteer Day.

 

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