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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 />

6 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW


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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 />

10 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW


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 />

14 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW


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 />

16 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW


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 />

18 <strong>2008</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW


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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To make a donation and learn more about the<br />

<strong>Nu</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, visit<br />

FORCEFORGOOD.ORG<br />

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