Kimberly-Clark India and UNICEF India have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen menstrual and maternal health services across India, including states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Gujarat.
In line with Kimberly-Clark’s vision of delivering “Better Care for a Better World,” the partnership aims to expand access to essential health services while empowering women and girls with better knowledge about menstrual and maternal health. The initiative will also focus on stronger community engagement and improving health systems.
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The collaboration is expected to benefit around 2.88 million adolescent girls, women, and infants, while also reaching 2.87 million community members through education and behavior-change programs focused on menstrual health, maternal care, and early childhood well-being.
Through this initiative, Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF will work to strengthen national and state health systems, improve adolescent-friendly services, and raise awareness so that girls and mothers can make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
The effort also supports India’s broader goals of improving public health and promoting gender equality by creating a sustainable and inclusive community impact.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is a leading American multinational company founded in 1872 that focuses on personal care and hygiene products. Its well-known brands include Huggies, Kleenex, Kotex, Depend and Scott. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide, serving consumers in over 175 countries. Kimberly-Clark focuses on innovation and sustainability while providing everyday hygiene products. The company is also working to reduce its environmental impact by improving areas such as water management in its manufacturing processes especially through initiatives introduced in 2024–2025.
About UNICEF India
UNICEF India has been working for more than 75 years to protect and improve the lives of children and families across India. The organization operates in 17 states and has one of the largest United Nations field presences in the country. Since 1949, UNICEF India has partnered with the Government of India to support programs that focus on health, education, child protection, and nutrition, with the goal of helping every child grow and thrive. The organization supports major initiatives such as immunization programs, maternal and child healthcare, and nutrition improvement. It also works to end issues like child labor, human trafficking, and violence against children while strengthening child protection systems. In addition, UNICEF India collaborates on large-scale rural water supply and hygiene programs to improve sanitation and public health in communities.
