Bayer to Donate EUR 1 Million to Support the Fight Against COVID-19 in Brazil
Support for projects of the Brazilian government, the national health system and UNICEF
LEVERKUSEN, April 23, 2020 /3BL Media/ – Bayer will donate EUR 1 million (R$ 5.7 million) to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil.
Approximately EUR 490,000 (R$ 2.8 million) is being contributed to the Brazilian government’s “Solidaric Fundraising” campaign to finance various projects for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. Around EUR 350,000 (R$ 2 million) will go to UNICEF in Brazil to support children, youth projects and underprivileged communities. Another approximately EUR 160,000 (R$ 900,000) will enable the national health system to purchase face masks, protective gear and equipment for hospitals.
“The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic challenges all of us. The collaboration between the public and private sectors and civil society will be crucial to overcome these challenges,” said Marc Reichardt, Senior Bayer Representative in Brazil. “Our contribution goes far beyond financial support. Our employees are working around the clock to maintain the availability of medicines and food in Brazil.”
Bayer is supporting the worldwide fight against the corona pandemic with its products, technical equipment, know-how and the engagement of its employees. You can find a current overview here: https://www.bayer.com/en/coronavirus-covid-19-update.aspx.
A digital press kit is available at: https://www.media.bayer.com/baynews/baynews.nsf/id/presskit-corona
More information about the “All united against the virus” alliance can be found at: https://www.fondationdefrance.org/fr/tous-unis-contre-le-virus-la-fondation-de-france-lap-hp-et-linstitut-pasteur-lancent-un-appel-la
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