In partnership with the Micronutrient Initiative and the
Canadian Government, Teck Resources Limited announced today that they will be
part of a project to save children’s lives in Senegal. Annually, 6,000 children in Senegal die from
complications associated with diarrhea. Zinc supplements and oral rehydration salts can
treat diarrhea. Teck’s Senior Vice
President, Doug Horswill said about the partnership, “As one of the world’s
largest producers of zinc, we recognize the ability we have to make a
difference. Through this partnership with the Micronutrient Initiative, the
Government of Canada and the Ministry of Health in Senegal, we will improve
local awareness about zinc deficiency, enhance distribution systems and
ultimately save children’s lives.”
I realize that Teck wouldn’t have put money into this
project or released this
press release if they weren’t looking for the good publicity and tax breaks that come with
it, but I still have to give kudos to a company that is using something it
actually produces in order to help people who need it.
No comments:
Post a Comment