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Contents 1 Help us build a world where children can realize their dreams. 1.1 1 Occitane Solidarity Candle =1 year of vitamin A for 5 children, in particular to prevent childhood blindness* 1.2 100% of the Profits** Donated 2 The Occitane Solidarity Candle is available in stores and on the web from October 17, 2018.According to WHO estimates, 90% of visually impaired people live in developing countries and 80% of blindness is preventable. One of the leading causes of childhood blindness is vitamin A deficiency, which affects 137 million children under the age of 5 worldwide, and also exposes them to preventable and life-threatening diseases.
In most cases, the most effective and relevant solution to combat these diseases remains prevention.
At L'OCCITANE, sight is a major cause, and one of the main fields of action of its Foundation. The UNION FOR VISION 10by20 program fights against avoidable blindness around the world, and aims to enable 10 million people to benefit from eye care by 2020.
L'OCCITANE has also been supporting UNICEF since 2016 to help 1.7 million children fight avoidable blindness through vitamin A supplementation programs funded by the sale of a Solidarity Candle.
CASTELBAJAC Paris designed the Solidarity Candle for L'OCCITANE. In a limited edition, it has the design of the poetic Maison and the strong message carried by two voices by L'OCCITANE and UNICEF.
*The benefit of this Solidarity Candle is the sale price in store excluding taxes, transport and production costs.
**This equivalence is calculated based on the average total cost, including delivery, of one year of vitamin A supplementation for a child in South Asia or sub-Saharan Africa.
The price of vitamin A may vary by country. UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service.
