RB Employees Lead First "Get Ready, Get Safe" Prep Rally at Newark Elementary School with Charity Partner Save the Children

The "Get Ready, Get Safe" program is a pioneering initiative designed by Save the Children to help communities prepare to protect and care for the most vulnerable among us in times of crisis – our children. As part of an employee engagement program unique to the United States, RB enables employees to participate in the "Get Ready, Get Safe" program by going out into the communities in which they live and work to educate children, parents, teachers and families about disaster preparedness using pre-developed materials and exercises from Save the Children.

"Seeing the amazing work that Save the Children does around the world is an inspiration," said Hannah Boothroyd, Senior Brand Manager at RB North America. "It was exciting to organize the very first RB/Save the Children event that could directly benefit children here in the United States. The kids learned so much about disaster preparedness in just one day – it was incredibly rewarding to see them so engaged."  

RB was connected to the school via Schools That Can (STC) Newark, a nonprofit organization which aims to expand quality urban education through building partnerships that directly impact student achievement. Executive Director Erin Sweeney was delighted to see the program in action. "We at STC are always looking for new partners whose programs we believe will expose Newark's youth to new ideas, critical thinking, and life skills. It is clear this program does just that and we are grateful that the students at Louise A. Spencer, a STC Newark school, could benefit from it."

For nearly 100 years, Save the Children has been on the front lines of emergency and humanitarian responses around the world. During disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and, most recently, the devastating flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Carolinas, Save the Children was there to provide meals, supplies and child-friendly spaces, along with ongoing support to address emotional recovery and future preparedness.

RB employees across the country will continue to support the "Get Ready, Get Safe" initiative by reaching out to their local communities to offer disaster preparedness training developed by Save the Children for schools and other organizations. To request a "Get Ready, Get Safe" educational event at your school or business, contact [email protected]. For Save the Children resources on disaster preparedness or to donate, visit www.savethechildren.org/GetReady.

About the RB and Save the Children Partnership
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) has been a corporate partner of Save the Children since 2003. Since then, the company has raised over $35 million that has helped more than 1.5 million children around the world. As a long-time partner of Save the Children, RB's global initiatives worldwide support "Save a Child Every Minute," a joint program created to eliminate child mortality related to poor sanitation and hygiene. In the United States, funds raised go specifically to support the "Get Ready, Get Safe" program which provides training and easy-to-use tools for families, schools and communities to ensure emergency resources are in place before crisis strikes.  

About RB
RB* is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.

Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No. 1 or No. 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Our health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by our global Powerbrands including: Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French's. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of our net revenue.

RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Our people and unique culture are at the heart of our success. We have a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever we focus, including sustainability where we are targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. We are proud to be Save the Children's largest global partner, with a new vision to radically reduce one the world's largest killers of children under 5, diarrhea. 

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*RB is the trading name of Reckitt Benckiser group of companies.

About Save the Children
Save the Children gives children in the United States and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We invest in childhood — every day, in times of crisis and for our future. Since Hurricane Katrina, Save the Children has served 1.3 million children affected by U.S. disasters. Find resources to protect your family from disaster at www.SavetheChildren.org/GetReady.

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