2008 Year in Review - Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation
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NU SKIN<br />
FORCE FOR GOOD<br />
FOUNDATION<br />
YEAR IN<br />
REVIEW <strong>2008</strong>
OUR MISSION<br />
IS TO IMPROVE<br />
THE LIVES OF<br />
CHILDREN BY<br />
OFFERING HOPE<br />
FOR A<br />
LIFE FREE FROM<br />
DISEASE,<br />
ILLITERACY, AND<br />
POVERTY.
Dear <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> Friends and Associates:<br />
We are pleased to highlight the good the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> has<br />
accomplished <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong>. Work<strong>in</strong>g together with hundreds of thousands of <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
distributors and friends, we’re creat<strong>in</strong>g a better world <strong>for</strong> children by offer<strong>in</strong>g a hand of<br />
hope and help<strong>in</strong>g more and more children escape from disease, illiteracy, and poverty.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1996, we have granted nearly $17.5 million to life-chang<strong>in</strong>g projects that benefit<br />
children <strong>in</strong> more than 50 countries. In Malawi, <strong>for</strong> example, the Mtalimanja Village is<br />
thriv<strong>in</strong>g. You can hear the songs of children fill the new childcare center, while students<br />
of all ages learn the skills necessary to improve their lives. This knowledge provides a<br />
foundation <strong>for</strong> self-reliance and will bless entire communities and generations to come.<br />
Meanwhile, the newly established Ch<strong>in</strong>a Heart Fund is provid<strong>in</strong>g life-sav<strong>in</strong>g surgeries<br />
to children with congenital heart defects, complement<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g ef<strong>for</strong>ts of the<br />
Southeast Asia Heart Fund. In Korea, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Hope Libraries are giv<strong>in</strong>g students the<br />
opportunity to expand their learn<strong>in</strong>g, open<strong>in</strong>g doors to new ideas and hopes <strong>for</strong> the<br />
future. We also cont<strong>in</strong>ue to support the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> and Seacology.<br />
This year, we’re also pleased to highlight the outpour<strong>in</strong>g of support <strong>for</strong> those devastated<br />
by natural disasters <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, as well as the successful <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> Day projects<br />
distributors and employees annually undertake <strong>in</strong> a worldwide celebration of <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong>’s<br />
unique and giv<strong>in</strong>g culture.<br />
We cont<strong>in</strong>ue to be touched by k<strong>in</strong>dhearted distributors and friends like you who support<br />
the foundation’s united ef<strong>for</strong>t to create a better world <strong>for</strong> children. As always, please accept<br />
our s<strong>in</strong>cere gratitude <strong>for</strong> your contributions, your participation, and your goodness.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>cerely,<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> Executive Committee Members<br />
Blake M. Roney<br />
CHAIRMAN<br />
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES<br />
Steven J. Lund<br />
VICE CHAIRMAN<br />
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES<br />
M. Truman Hunt<br />
PRESIDENT & CEO<br />
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES<br />
Sandie N. Tillotson<br />
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT<br />
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES
Promot<strong>in</strong>g Health and Heal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Two-year-old Gong<br />
dreams of becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a nurse when she<br />
grows up. She is<br />
await<strong>in</strong>g lifesav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
surgery funded by<br />
the Ch<strong>in</strong>a Children’s<br />
Heart Fund.<br />
Our mission is to improve the lives of children<br />
by offer<strong>in</strong>g hope <strong>for</strong> A LIFE FREE FROM<br />
DISEASE, illiteracy, and poverty.<br />
CHINA CHILDREN’S HEART FUND<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a Children’s Heart Fund was created <strong>in</strong> late <strong>2008</strong> to address<br />
the more than 140,000 new cases of children suffer<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
congenital heart disease each year <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, as well as the<br />
two million children who are await<strong>in</strong>g surgery. In just a few short<br />
months, the Ch<strong>in</strong>a Children’s Heart Fund was responsible<br />
<strong>for</strong> sav<strong>in</strong>g the lives of 35 children. In addition to the support<br />
from the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
distributors <strong>in</strong> the Greater Ch<strong>in</strong>a region are vital contributors.<br />
SOUTHEAST ASIA CHILDREN’S HEART FUND<br />
The Southeast Asia Children’s Heart Fund has comb<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> grants with distributor ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> Thailand, the<br />
Philipp<strong>in</strong>es, Malaysia, S<strong>in</strong>gapore, and Indonesia to fund<br />
corrective heart surgery <strong>for</strong> underprivileged children with<br />
congenital heart disease. Through the Pediatric Cardiac<br />
Surgery <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>in</strong> Thailand, Child Health <strong>in</strong> Life and<br />
Development <strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es, and IJN<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> <strong>in</strong> Malaysia, 365 children successfully<br />
underwent heart surgery <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong>. The Southeast Asia<br />
Children’s Heart Fund saved one child a day <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
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Promot<strong>in</strong>g Health and Heal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA<br />
The <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues its ongo<strong>in</strong>g partnership with the<br />
Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research <strong>Foundation</strong> (EBMRF). In <strong>2008</strong>, donations<br />
from the <strong>Foundation</strong> helped EBMRF further its mission to f<strong>in</strong>d a cure <strong>for</strong> this devastat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
sk<strong>in</strong> disease. The <strong>Foundation</strong>’s support has helped scientists as they tirelessly<br />
work with the FDA to meet the rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g requirements to beg<strong>in</strong> human trials of highly<br />
promis<strong>in</strong>g therapies. The <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> donates 25 cents from<br />
the sale of every Epoch® Glacial Mar<strong>in</strong>e Mud to EBMRF. Over the past 12 years, the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> has gifted millions of dollars to EB research and cont<strong>in</strong>ues its fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />
commitment with the hope of provid<strong>in</strong>g new sk<strong>in</strong> to suffer<strong>in</strong>g children.<br />
8 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW
LITTLE HEROES RUSSIA<br />
In <strong>2008</strong>, the <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
provided funds to the Little<br />
Heroes <strong>Foundation</strong> to remodel<br />
a children’s hospital <strong>in</strong> Russia.<br />
One hour outside of Moscow,<br />
the Lyuberlsy Ba By Hospital<br />
houses many sick children and<br />
babies who have been turned<br />
over to the state. <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
funds provided beds and<br />
purchased medical equipment<br />
<strong>for</strong> more than 200 children.<br />
AIR FOUNDATION ISRAEL*<br />
Funded a program to improve<br />
the quality of life <strong>for</strong> children<br />
with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)<br />
who come from low socioeconomic<br />
backgrounds. CF<br />
patients suffer a slow and<br />
gradual deterioration of the<br />
respiratory system that leads<br />
to respiratory failure and<br />
death. Breath<strong>in</strong>g treatment<br />
is available, but it is very<br />
time-consum<strong>in</strong>g and expensive.<br />
Recogniz<strong>in</strong>g these problems,<br />
the AIR <strong>Foundation</strong> purchased<br />
and gifted five mobile <strong>in</strong>halation<br />
devices to children suffer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from CF. These appliances<br />
are easy to use and have<br />
helped children better enjoy<br />
their childhood while cop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with the disease.<br />
FUNDANICA VENEZUELA<br />
Supplied a com<strong>for</strong>table<br />
home-away-from-home <strong>for</strong><br />
20 families with children fight<strong>in</strong>g<br />
cancer, while they visited the<br />
city <strong>for</strong> chemotherapy and<br />
other treatments.<br />
OULESSEBOUGOU/UTAH<br />
ALLIANCE MALI<br />
Constructed five new village<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g wells <strong>in</strong> Mali.<br />
DESERET INTERNATIONAL<br />
PHILIPPINES<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>med more than 1,000<br />
eye surgeries <strong>for</strong> impoverished<br />
people <strong>in</strong> the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
HOPE ARISING ETHIOPIA<br />
Helped establish pipel<strong>in</strong>es to<br />
the rural area of Dera, Ethiopia,<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g fresh water to more<br />
than 42,400 children.<br />
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Build<strong>in</strong>g Futures through Education<br />
Our mission is to improve the lives of children<br />
by offer<strong>in</strong>g hope <strong>for</strong> A LIFE FREE FROM<br />
disease, ILLITERACY, and poverty.<br />
CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE TAIWAN*<br />
The arts and humanities represent an important part of a<br />
child’s education. Yet <strong>for</strong> children <strong>in</strong> rural Taiwan, attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a professional dance production is only a dream. Thanks<br />
to the <strong>for</strong>ce <strong>for</strong> good ef<strong>for</strong>ts of Taiwanese distributors and<br />
employees, approximately 3,000 students from remote<br />
areas of Taiwan were given the educational opportunity to<br />
attend Cloud Gate Dance Theatre and make their dream<br />
a reality. This cultural dance per<strong>for</strong>mance was the first the<br />
students had ever witnessed, and all costs were covered by<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Taiwan. The market’s local <strong>for</strong>ce <strong>for</strong> good outreach<br />
also enabled the professional dance group to visit and<br />
per<strong>for</strong>m <strong>in</strong> 10 hospitals to com<strong>for</strong>t suffer<strong>in</strong>g patients.<br />
BANN KHO LAO SCHOOL THAILAND<br />
At Bann Kho Lao School, half of all students live on<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>g islands and travel to school <strong>in</strong> a governmentfunded<br />
boat. Un<strong>for</strong>tunately, when the boat is otherwise<br />
occupied, 40 students are <strong>for</strong>ced to stay home from school.<br />
See<strong>in</strong>g these difficulties, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Thailand and the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> donated a boat to the school,<br />
complete with life vests <strong>for</strong> each student. Now, daily school<br />
attendance has <strong>in</strong>creased significantly and the students are<br />
better able to obta<strong>in</strong> the education they desire and deserve.<br />
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NU SKIN HOPE LIBRARY KOREA*<br />
In <strong>2008</strong>, children from three elementary<br />
schools <strong>in</strong> rural Korea were excited to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d new libraries with books, child-safe<br />
tables and chairs, a touch screen LCD<br />
TV, and iMac computers <strong>for</strong> their use.<br />
All construction and remodel<strong>in</strong>g costs<br />
were covered by <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Korea’s local<br />
<strong>for</strong>ce <strong>for</strong> good ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />
In September, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
Korea was awarded an<br />
International Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Award <strong>for</strong> the best Corporate<br />
Social Responsibility<br />
Program <strong>in</strong> Asia <strong>for</strong> their<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Hope Libraries.<br />
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Build<strong>in</strong>g Futures through Education<br />
Children <strong>in</strong> Fiji<br />
enjoy their new<br />
k<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
funded through<br />
a <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
grant to<br />
Seacology.<br />
YOGYAKARTA SCHOOLS’ HEALTH AND<br />
ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM INDONESIA*<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Indonesia employees and distributors created<br />
and funded an elementary education program that uses<br />
<strong>in</strong>teractive learn<strong>in</strong>g, educational games, and multimedia<br />
to educate children on the importance of a clean environment.<br />
This two-month program was offered just one year after<br />
the <strong>Foundation</strong> rebuilt the schools where these classes are<br />
offered. A major highlight <strong>for</strong> the students has been the<br />
hands-on educational opportunity to <strong>for</strong>mulate creative<br />
stories about environmental issues and then write, narrate,<br />
and film their ideas.<br />
SEACOLOGY<br />
The <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues its ongo<strong>in</strong>g<br />
partnership with Seacology to improve the education and<br />
environment of young islanders. In <strong>2008</strong>, <strong>Foundation</strong> dollars<br />
helped Seacology build 80 new schools, community centers,<br />
and other critically needed facilities <strong>in</strong> island communities,<br />
benefit<strong>in</strong>g more than 450 children. In <strong>Nu</strong>kubalavu Village,<br />
Fiji, Seacology built a k<strong>in</strong>dergarten as part of an agreement<br />
with local residents to establish and protect a 25,600-acre<br />
mar<strong>in</strong>e reserve. In addition to build<strong>in</strong>g educational facilities,<br />
Seacology also provides scholarship funds <strong>for</strong> underprivileged<br />
children liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> island communities. To date, Seacology has<br />
granted 750 academic scholarships. The <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> is the largest contributor to Seacology,<br />
with many of the funds generated from the sale of <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
Epoch® sk<strong>in</strong> and hair care products.<br />
12 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW
PHOTO NICOLE FRIEND<br />
ANGEL GUARDIAN COLOMBIA<br />
Purchased school uni<strong>for</strong>ms,<br />
supplies, books, computers, and<br />
other educational equipment<br />
<strong>for</strong> 50 students <strong>in</strong> k<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
through fifth grade.<br />
RESPONSIBILITY MEXICO<br />
Furnished a school library used<br />
by more than 50 students<br />
<strong>in</strong> Tijuana with bookshelves,<br />
tables, and chairs.<br />
KIDS ON THE MOVE<br />
UNITED STATES<br />
Helped build a new educational<br />
center to help more<br />
than 400 Utah children with<br />
disabilities receive early <strong>in</strong>tervention<br />
resources each year.<br />
CHILDREN OF ETHIOPIA<br />
EDUCATION FUND ETHIOPIA<br />
Funded school tuition <strong>for</strong> 30<br />
children from low-<strong>in</strong>come<br />
families <strong>in</strong> Ethiopia. They are<br />
nicknamed the “<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> girls.”<br />
RISING STAR OUTREACH INDIA<br />
Constructed a school library<br />
that serves 200 children belong<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to 46 leprosy colonies<br />
<strong>in</strong> the state of Tamil Nadu.<br />
RAH UNITED STATES<br />
Developed an educational<br />
and recreational after-school<br />
program <strong>for</strong> approximately<br />
100 mentally-challenged<br />
youth <strong>in</strong> Utah.<br />
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Foster<strong>in</strong>g Economic Opportunity<br />
Our mission is to improve the lives of children<br />
by offer<strong>in</strong>g hope <strong>for</strong> A LIFE FREE FROM<br />
disease, illiteracy, and POVERTY.<br />
SEEDS OF HOPE MALAWI<br />
The re<strong>for</strong>estation of Malawi is essential <strong>for</strong> protect<strong>in</strong>g children and families from future drought and<br />
fam<strong>in</strong>e. In this subtropical climate, the oxygen and water condensation released to the atmosphere<br />
by trees is critical <strong>for</strong> ra<strong>in</strong>. The <strong>Foundation</strong>’s Seeds of Hope project supports re<strong>for</strong>estation <strong>in</strong> Malawi<br />
by donat<strong>in</strong>g 25 cents from each Epoch® Baobab Body Butter sale—the price to purchase and plant<br />
one new tree. In just one year, the product sales of dedicated distributors and customers contributed<br />
funds to purchase more than 100,000 trees <strong>for</strong> villages <strong>in</strong> Malawi. Many seedl<strong>in</strong>gs are be<strong>in</strong>g planted at<br />
schools to help children learn the importance of trees, as well as enjoy the benefits of shade and beauty.<br />
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MTALIMANJA VILLAGE<br />
MALAWI<br />
After one year at Mtalimanja Village,<br />
40 families are thriv<strong>in</strong>g on the fruit of<br />
their own labors. Their knowledge of<br />
farm<strong>in</strong>g, carpentry, and fish<strong>in</strong>g has<br />
expanded, and they have become<br />
more self-sufficient. After the first<br />
year, the farmers’ maize yields have<br />
doubled. In addition, with the support<br />
from <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> distributors <strong>in</strong> Europe,<br />
there are two new facilities under<br />
construction—a daycare center <strong>for</strong><br />
children and a dormitory <strong>for</strong> volunteers<br />
who help <strong>in</strong> the village.<br />
The one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d teach<strong>in</strong>g village was<br />
built <strong>in</strong> partnership with local nonprofit<br />
organizations and civic groups <strong>in</strong> 2006<br />
with the goal of teach<strong>in</strong>g families<br />
<strong>in</strong> Malawi to become economically<br />
<strong>in</strong>dependent and less vulnerable to<br />
drought. The families stay <strong>in</strong> the village<br />
<strong>for</strong> approximately two years. Once they<br />
master their new agricultural skills, they<br />
return to their respective villages and<br />
teach these pr<strong>in</strong>ciples to others, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
children, who can ensure that the ideals of<br />
self-sufficiency will last <strong>for</strong> generations.<br />
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Foster<strong>in</strong>g Economic Opportunity<br />
Young children <strong>in</strong><br />
S<strong>in</strong>gapore benefit from<br />
care and nourishment at<br />
Child @ Street 11.<br />
SECOND HARVEST JAPAN*<br />
With cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g support from <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Japan, Second<br />
Harvest purchased a new truck <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong> and now has the<br />
capacity to deliver twice as much food. Second Harvest is<br />
Japan’s first food bank and it provides economic relief by<br />
distribut<strong>in</strong>g food to children at orphanages, s<strong>in</strong>gle mothers<br />
and their children, as well as the elderly.<br />
CHILD @ STREET 11 SINGAPORE<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 2005, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> S<strong>in</strong>gapore and the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> have supported Child @ Street 11, an<br />
organization that provides full-day child care, as well as<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e- and after-school care, <strong>for</strong> children from low-<strong>in</strong>come<br />
and at-risk families. In <strong>2008</strong>, the <strong>Foundation</strong> offered f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
and educational support <strong>for</strong> 50 children.<br />
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TOUCH UKRAINE<br />
In <strong>2008</strong>, the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong><br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ued its relationship<br />
with Take One Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian Child’s Hand<br />
(TOUCH) by donat<strong>in</strong>g funds to expand<br />
the outdoor playground at the Chaslivtsi<br />
Orphanage, a refuge <strong>for</strong> 110 abandoned<br />
or orphaned children. The playground,<br />
which was completed <strong>in</strong> September,<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes a basketball and handball court,<br />
as well as a soccer field.<br />
ENTERPRISE MENTORS<br />
GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, PERU<br />
Provided 150 micro-enterprise loans to<br />
families <strong>in</strong> Central and South America.<br />
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH SERVICE PERU<br />
Purchased build<strong>in</strong>g materials and hired<br />
local construction workers to rebuild<br />
homes destroyed <strong>in</strong> the August 2007<br />
Peru earthquake.<br />
AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICE<br />
UNITED STATES<br />
Provided holiday gifts to 1,700 children<br />
from low-<strong>in</strong>come families <strong>in</strong> 40 different<br />
Native American communities.<br />
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Provid<strong>in</strong>g Disaster Relief<br />
SOUTHERN CHINA SNOWSTORM<br />
Abnormally heavy snow, ice, and cold temperatures quickly turned a w<strong>in</strong>ter wonderland <strong>in</strong> Southern<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a <strong>in</strong>to a monumental disaster. Start<strong>in</strong>g on January 25, and cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to February, 14 prov<strong>in</strong>ces<br />
were seriously affected by what is now considered Ch<strong>in</strong>a’s worst w<strong>in</strong>ter weather <strong>in</strong> half a century.<br />
Thousands of homes were destroyed or damaged, crops were frozen and unusable, more than 100<br />
people were killed, and millions others were left homeless and <strong>in</strong> desperate need. Members of the<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a team immediately offered their assistance <strong>in</strong> the crisis areas. More than 77,000 bags of<br />
VitaMeal were donated by distributors and employees <strong>in</strong> the Greater Ch<strong>in</strong>a region, feed<strong>in</strong>g more than<br />
two million people with a warm and nourish<strong>in</strong>g meal.<br />
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SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE<br />
On May 12, the world watched <strong>in</strong> horror as Ch<strong>in</strong>a experienced the<br />
second deadliest earthquake <strong>in</strong> its history. With more than 69,000<br />
fatalities and 374,000 wounded, there was immediate need <strong>for</strong> aid<br />
<strong>in</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ces across Ch<strong>in</strong>a. <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> distributors and employees all<br />
over the world rose to the challenge and made personal donations<br />
of nearly US$800,000 to the <strong>Foundation</strong> to fund relief ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />
Additional donations from the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
and related supporters helped more than 30,000 disaster-struck<br />
families <strong>in</strong> Anhui, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Q<strong>in</strong>ghai, Sichuan,<br />
Gansu, and Shanxi prov<strong>in</strong>ces. Members of the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
staff organized and attended many disaster-relief ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> the<br />
prov<strong>in</strong>ces, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g visit<strong>in</strong>g disaster-struck families and distribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />
supplies. Support to disaster-struck children and families will<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>in</strong> the <strong>for</strong>m of 1,800 microloans funded by the<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> over the next three years.<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a received the <strong>2008</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Charity Award <strong>for</strong> its contribution to the<br />
snow disaster and earthquake relief. <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong><br />
Hong Kong was also presented a car<strong>in</strong>g<br />
company logo by the Hong Kong Council of<br />
Social Service to acknowledge its contributions.<br />
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<strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> Day Around the World<br />
Each year, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> employees and distributors<br />
around the world demonstrate their commitment<br />
to be a <strong>for</strong>ce <strong>for</strong> good through a service-oriented<br />
<strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> celebration. Projects engage<br />
employees and distributors <strong>in</strong> mean<strong>in</strong>gful humanitarian<br />
service <strong>in</strong> their local communities, while<br />
simultaneously celebrat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong>’s rich culture<br />
and history and bless<strong>in</strong>g the cherished lives of<br />
thousands of children each year. Follow<strong>in</strong>g are<br />
a few examples of the worthwhile activities that<br />
took place <strong>in</strong> June.<br />
20 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW
BELGIUM<br />
Employees with <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Belgium renovated the playground<br />
of “Clair Mat<strong>in</strong>,” a Salvation Army center that accommodates<br />
approximately 40 children whose families are <strong>in</strong> crisis. The<br />
new playground <strong>in</strong>cludes a sandbox and a wooden playhouse.<br />
DENMARK<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Denmark employees reached out to 50 refugee<br />
children and organized a day of fun activities, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
soccer game and face pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g. Scand<strong>in</strong>avia is a new home to<br />
thousands of refugees from the Middle East.<br />
GERMANY<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Germany employees volunteered at a family fair <strong>in</strong><br />
Frankfurt. The primary goal of the fair was to awaken children’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> both <strong>in</strong>door and outdoor sports by offer<strong>in</strong>g a variety<br />
of activities <strong>for</strong> the children to participate <strong>in</strong>. The event was<br />
attended by more than 100 families.<br />
HUNGARY<br />
Employees with <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Hungary planted 11 trees beside<br />
an elementary school <strong>in</strong> Budapest. The trees make the<br />
city environment a better place <strong>for</strong> children with shade<br />
and cleaner air to breathe.<br />
JAPAN<br />
Distributors and employees with <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Japan spent<br />
<strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> Day volunteer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> Second Harvest<br />
Japan and prepar<strong>in</strong>g and serv<strong>in</strong>g warm meals to more than<br />
500 people <strong>in</strong> need. <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Japan also sponsored a food<br />
drive with Second Harvest to benefit child care <strong>in</strong>stitutions<br />
and s<strong>in</strong>gle-parent homes.<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Malaysia employees brought cheer to 30 orphaned,<br />
abused, neglected, or abandoned children by organiz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a party at the Yayasan Sunbeams Home, a refuge <strong>for</strong> the<br />
children. The objective was to create a fun environment <strong>for</strong><br />
the children by treat<strong>in</strong>g them to a day of games, activities, and<br />
lunch. The children also received goodie bags to take home.<br />
PHILIPPINES<br />
To complement ef<strong>for</strong>ts of the Southeast Asia Children’s<br />
Heart Fund, <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Philipp<strong>in</strong>es staff and distributors<br />
treated 40 children with congenital heart defects at the<br />
Philipp<strong>in</strong>e General Hospital to a day of joy and laughter.<br />
With a firm belief that hope and happ<strong>in</strong>ess have a direct<br />
impact on heal<strong>in</strong>g and overall health, this <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong><br />
Day activity was focused on help<strong>in</strong>g children enjoy themselves.<br />
They played games, had a nutritious snack, and each child<br />
received a package with color<strong>in</strong>g materials. Southeast Asia<br />
Children’s Heart Fund is funded by <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> distributors,<br />
employees, and the <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />
UNITED STATES<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> corporate employees made the back-to-school<br />
season special <strong>for</strong> children around the world. The 1,200<br />
employees based <strong>in</strong> Provo, Utah, collected nearly 9,000<br />
elementary-level books and assembled 10,000 packages<br />
of school supplies. Approximately 8,000 underprivileged<br />
children <strong>in</strong> the Utah community received backpacks, books,<br />
and supplies <strong>for</strong> the upcom<strong>in</strong>g school year. Another 2,000<br />
education kits were sent to children at <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong><br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>-funded schools and orphanages <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a and India.<br />
KOREA<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Korea staff took a day to prepare and deliver a hot,<br />
nutritious meal to 185 children at the World Vision Sunhak<br />
Settlement House. The meals, called “Lunch Boxes of Love,”<br />
were also delivered to solitary elderly. The World Vision food<br />
program provides nutritious meals to people who would<br />
otherwise go without anyth<strong>in</strong>g substantial to eat.<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Summary<br />
GRANTS<br />
$570,957<br />
$534,015<br />
$343,081<br />
GRANTS<br />
HEALTH ,<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ,<br />
EDUCATION ,<br />
TOTAL $1,448,053<br />
REVENUE<br />
Epoch® Product Donations $321,296<br />
Events † $65,904<br />
Distributors/Employees/Misc. $856,831<br />
VitaMeal $67,186<br />
Investment Income (Net) † † $15,163<br />
TOTAL $1,326,380<br />
† FORCE FOR GOOD GALA, CONVENTION<br />
† † INTEREST, BANK CHARGES, ACCOUNTING, TAX FILING, ETC.<br />
* To ensure seamless delivery of funds <strong>for</strong> these projects, contributions went directly<br />
from the respective markets of <strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Enterprises to the nonprofit organizations.<br />
COVER PHOTO NICOLE FRIEND<br />
22 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW
Contributors<br />
HANDS OF HOPE<br />
$20,000+<br />
Easy Sh<strong>in</strong>e International<br />
Enterprise Ltd<br />
Liew, Angela & Ho, Rayne<br />
Long Benefit Enterprises Ltd. /<br />
Waters, Vera & Chung, Chi<br />
Bun Benny M<strong>in</strong>, Seung Jong<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> Team from<br />
Western Australia<br />
One <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Park, Ronnie<br />
Roney, Blake & Nancy<br />
Shih, CC<br />
Successtogether International<br />
Pte Ltd<br />
Sung, Tak & Marguerite<br />
The Ethel & W. George<br />
Kennedy Family <strong>Foundation</strong>, Inc.<br />
Tillotson, Sandie<br />
Worth<strong>in</strong>gton, Kenton<br />
Yau, Hung-Tai & M<strong>in</strong>g Show<br />
HANDS OF HAPPINESS<br />
$10,000–$19,999<br />
Cheungs’ & Associates Ltd<br />
Chi Lai Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
Chou, Lang & Jean<br />
Enpi Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
(Kabu) Hongo<br />
Krammer, Franz & Friends<br />
Lee, Sun Ae<br />
Lee, Sun Kyung<br />
Lund, Steve & Kalleen<br />
<strong>Nu</strong> You Limited / Hung Chiu<br />
Yee Dora<br />
Pacific Charitable Trust<br />
Patterson, Charley<br />
Sung, Wei Hwa Betty<br />
Takako, Kitaoka<br />
Tillotson, Craig<br />
Trp Japan Co., Ltd.<br />
Wang, Kuan M<strong>in</strong>/Chen,<br />
M<strong>in</strong>g Chu<br />
HANDS OF HEALING<br />
$5,000–$9,999<br />
Andou, Yoshio<br />
(Yuu) Avantra Ltd.<br />
BDG Network<strong>in</strong>g Company /<br />
Lo, Yuk Yi Lily & Choy,<br />
Chi Pong Spencer<br />
Chi Tzu Co., Ltd.<br />
(Kabu) Dream Create Intl.<br />
Fan, Andrew<br />
Funabiki, Miyuki<br />
Hashikawa, Tomohiko<br />
Hew, Jasm<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Jang, Yoon Seon<br />
Kim, Ha Soo<br />
Lang Chou/Jean Chou<br />
Lee, Kil Jai<br />
Lee, Sun Im<br />
Messick, Owen<br />
Ryu, Jae Jo<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong>, Hyun Sook<br />
(Kabu) Sowarbe<br />
(Kabu) T.C. Pro International<br />
HANDS OF HELPING<br />
$1,000–$4,999<br />
Aiba, Rikiya<br />
Amporn Khwanboon<br />
Anchalee Vergara<br />
Anchalee Vergara &<br />
Tarida Sukavanich<br />
Anderson, Jerry<br />
Andou, Miyoko<br />
Azuma, Sh<strong>in</strong>ichirou<br />
Baek, Seong Hye<br />
(Yuu) Bow Blue<br />
(Yuu) Champs & Sons<br />
Chang, Joe<br />
(Yuu) Changes<br />
Chard, Dan<br />
Cheng, W<strong>in</strong>g Hung<br />
Chia, Raymond & Kea, Wendy<br />
Chiba, Akemi<br />
Choe, Jeong Eui<br />
Choi, Byung Soo<br />
Choi, Chang Ryun<br />
Choi, Eul Rim<br />
Choi, Soo Mi<br />
Choi, Sook Hee<br />
Choi, Yoon Young<br />
Chong, Eddie & Connie<br />
Chong, H<strong>in</strong>g International<br />
Chung, So Yean<br />
Chuuma, Mitsutaka<br />
Easy Sh<strong>in</strong>e International<br />
Enterprise Ltd. / Chang, M<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Fang Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e<br />
En Yu Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
(Yuu) Gado Enterprise<br />
(Kabu) Espoworl<br />
(Yuu) Fmn<br />
Fu, Hsien Co.<br />
Fujimoto, Mariko<br />
Fukaya, Tetsurou<br />
Fukui, Kunihiko<br />
Gang, J<strong>in</strong> Suk<br />
(Kabu) Gen Produce<br />
Global Chance International<br />
Limited<br />
Gmirk<strong>in</strong>, Cheryl<br />
(Yuu) Great <strong>Force</strong> International<br />
GNP Company Limited<br />
Gritsanaphon & Pattraporn<br />
Wannavithayapa<br />
Hagawa, Etsuko<br />
Hamano, Kimie<br />
Harada, Miyuki<br />
Hashikawa, Tamaru<br />
Hashimoto, Takayuki<br />
Hashimura, Kazuo<br />
(Yuu) Heart Enterprise<br />
Himeno, Yasunori<br />
Hirota, Sh<strong>in</strong>ichirou<br />
Ho, Henry<br />
Hokama, Shungi<br />
(Yuu) Holistic Care K<strong>in</strong><br />
Hosokawa, Kouyo<br />
Hs<strong>in</strong> Chuan Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
(Yuu) Hybrid<br />
Hunt, Truman & L<strong>in</strong>da<br />
Ichikawa, Tsuguya<br />
Ikutou, Yoshiaki<br />
(Kabu) Improve<br />
Inaishi, Keiko<br />
Inoue, Masao<br />
Ishigami, Jun<br />
Itou, Akemi<br />
Itou, Nagayoshi<br />
Jang, Kyung Hee<br />
Jang, Woo J<strong>in</strong><br />
(Yuu) Jigen International<br />
Jo, Mi Ja<br />
Ju, Kyung Ok<br />
(Yuu) K Brand<br />
Kajitani, Youji<br />
Kall, Laura<br />
Kam<strong>in</strong>aga, Chieko<br />
Kanemitsu, Toshiki<br />
Kang, Yeon Teak<br />
Kaufman, Laura<br />
Khwanjit Jaisamut & Pipob<br />
Prabnarong<br />
Kim, Gil Hyun<br />
Kim, Hyun Ah<br />
Kim, Jang Hoon<br />
Kim, Joung Sook<br />
Kim, Kyoung Ju<br />
Kim, Mi Gyeong<br />
Kim, Mi Hwa<br />
Kim, Soo Nam<br />
Kim, Soon Mi<br />
Kim, Sung Ho<br />
Kim, Yong Sang<br />
Kim, Young Gu<br />
Kim, Young Sook<br />
Kitamura, Maiko<br />
Koh, Dae Eui<br />
Kokawa, Akihisa<br />
Konaka, Daijirou<br />
Konno, Rie<br />
Koyano, Junichi<br />
Kubota, Natsuko<br />
Kurachi, Toshiko<br />
Kwon, Ae Kyung<br />
Lam, Monica<br />
Lan, Huang Chiu & Nan,<br />
Lai Tsung<br />
Lanny Sutiarto & Ronny<br />
Soeprajogi<br />
Lee, Byoung J<strong>in</strong><br />
Lee, Gil Soo<br />
Lee, Hun Kook<br />
Lee, Hyo Soon<br />
Lee, Jung Ok<br />
Lee, Jung Sook<br />
Lee, Kyong Ok<br />
Lee, Seong Woo<br />
Lee, Seung Hee<br />
Lee, Si Yung<br />
Lim, Hock Lye & Quah, Lilian<br />
Lim, Myung Hee<br />
Lung, Chuan Te Co.<br />
M2 Plann<strong>in</strong>g Co., Ltd.<br />
Maa, Ichang<br />
Maruyama, Kouichirou<br />
(Yuu) Marvelas<br />
Masakatsu, Yasukawa<br />
Masaoka, Ippei<br />
Matsumoto, Mari<br />
Matsumoto, Masaru<br />
Matsushita, Junichi<br />
Maximum Co., Ltd.<br />
Mi Ma Co., Ltd.<br />
Mitsui, Hiroyuki<br />
Mitsunaga, Atsushi<br />
Miyazato, Tomoko<br />
Moon, Hyun Mi<br />
Mukai Market<strong>in</strong>g Institute<br />
Co., Ltd.<br />
Nagae, Norikazu<br />
Nagayama, Yumiko<br />
Naitou, Haruhisa<br />
Nakajima, Mitsuharu<br />
Nakanishi, Hiroki<br />
Nakano, Masako<br />
Namihira, Masaaki<br />
Napat Charusombat<br />
Nara, Takayuki<br />
Nishikawa, Tsuyoshi<br />
Nishimura, Yoshihiro<br />
Nishiuchi, Takashi<br />
Nonoyama, Satoru<br />
Okamoto, Noriaki<br />
Okumura, Kouhei<br />
One World Communications<br />
Co. Ltd.<br />
Ong, Gee<br />
Onoguchi, Yuusaku<br />
Onozuka, Yukiko<br />
Oomori, Asami<br />
Oomura, Sh<strong>in</strong>ichi<br />
Ootsuki, Yuuko<br />
Ooyama, Daisuke<br />
Orito, Katsumi<br />
(Yuu) Over Soul<br />
Park, Yoon Hoon<br />
(Yuu) Powerful<br />
(Kabu) Pro-Groove<br />
Polytron Limited<br />
Puangpaka Amatamahutana<br />
Ricks, Nathan<br />
(Yuu) Ripple<br />
(Kabu) Riverta International<br />
Ryu, Tae Bok<br />
See, Kwang Seng & Liew,<br />
Kim Eng<br />
Shibata, Kazuya<br />
Shibuya, Katsuo<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong>oda, Sayaka<br />
Song, Hye Ryeong<br />
Souma, Kimitane<br />
(Yuu) Stars International<br />
Stewart, Susan<br />
Suzuki, Junko<br />
Szabo, Kathleen<br />
(Yuu) Taimu<br />
Takahashi, Yuzuru<br />
Takakura, Sh<strong>in</strong>ji<br />
Takao, Naoki<br />
Takashima, Mitsuaki<br />
Takishima, Kazunori<br />
Tan, Teresa & San, Michael<br />
Tanaka, Keiji<br />
Tomiyama, Shun<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong> & Jirawan Vichaidith<br />
Ueno, Hirofumi<br />
(Yuu) Unix<br />
(Kabu) Vamos<br />
V Success Company Limited<br />
Vibulyos Iamranond &<br />
Pachareepan Sattabanasuk<br />
(Yuu) Watanabe Makeup<br />
Promotion<br />
(Yuu) Wave<br />
(Yuu) Wellness Design<br />
White Stone Corp.<br />
Won, Jong Ae<br />
Woo, Jong Hyun<br />
Yahata, Akihiro<br />
(Yuu) Yajima F<strong>in</strong>e Art<br />
Yamada, Masuhiro<br />
Yamamoto, Sh<strong>in</strong>ji<br />
(Kabu) Yamasaki<br />
Yamashita, Yumiko<br />
Yi Feng Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
Yi Kai Int’l Co., Ltd.<br />
Yip, Amy & Lee, Gary<br />
(Kabu) Yoshiya Company<br />
Yokotaki, Hiroshi<br />
Yoshida, Akemi<br />
Zaitsu, Tomoharu<br />
FRIENDS<br />
UP TO $1,000<br />
Please visit<br />
www.<strong>for</strong>ce<strong>for</strong>good.org<br />
<strong>for</strong> a list<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
donors at this level.<br />
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