Young Living Raises Over $70,000 USD to Protect the Amazon

Donation Will Go Toward Fighting Fires and Building a Healthier, Greener Amazon in the Aftermath

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Living Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils, and The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation today announced a $70,000 USD donation to combat recent fires in the Amazon and to support reforestation efforts.

The donation will go to the Institute of Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Amazon (IDESAM), based in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil. The Foundation chose IDESAM as a recipient based on its proven 15-year track record of focusing on climate change, forestry, sustainability, carbon neutrality, and conservation policy. IDESAM will use a portion of the funds to support immediate firefighting needs. The remaining amount will be used to fund long-term efforts to rebuild the rainforest, empower communities, and continue to campaign for change to protect this essential area. 

"As close partners with nature, we couldn't ignore our responsibility to step in and help," said Jared Turner, Young Living's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We're grateful for a global community of Young Living members who understand the importance of acting as stewards for the planet and who are willing to join us in making an impact. I'm also grateful for the work of IDESAM. They're a respected, proven organization that I'm confident will make the most of this donation," Turner said.

To learn more about Young Living's focus on protecting the earth and empowering underserved individuals and communities, visit YoungLiving.com/5x5.

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Young Living Essential Oils, LC, based in Lehi, Utah, is the world leader in essential oils, offering the highest-quality oil-infused products available. Young Living takes its industry leadership seriously, setting the standard with its proprietary Seed to Seal® quality commitment, which involves three critical pillars: Sourcing, Science, and Standards. These guiding principles help Young Living protect the planet and provide pure, authentic products that its members can feel confident about using and sharing with friends and family. Young Living's products?which all come from corporate-owned farms, partner farms, and Seed to Seal-certified suppliers?not only support a healthy lifestyle but also provide opportunities for over 6 million global members to find a sense of purpose and whole-life wellness by aligning their work with their values and passions. For more information, visit YoungLiving.com, follow @HYPERLINK "http://instagram.com/youngliving"youngliving on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.

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