The Young Living Foundation

One of the MANY things I love about Young Living Essential Oils (besides the great essential oils!) is The Young Living Foundation.  Young Living is a purpose-driven company. At the 2014 International Grand Convention, founder D. Gary Young said, “I never create a product for a profit. I do it for a purpose.” At every level of the company, Young Living is committed to making a difference. 

So how do we give back? We give back on a global scale through the Young Living Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Young Living covers all administrative costs of the foundation, so 100 percent of every single tax-deductible donation goes directly to our carefully selected projects and partnerships. 

Young Living’s vision has long been to bring pure essential oils to every home in the world. The Young Living Foundation is proud to help fulfill this vision throughout the developing world in several ways, including: 

• Donating products to Young Living members holding fundraisers, events to raise awareness, and overseas missions 
• Sponsoring auctions, events, and fundraisers hosted by members 
• Donating to domestic and global organizations 
• Partnering with non-profit organizations from Croatia to Uganda 
• Running the foundation’s flagship project, the Young Living Academy in Chongon, Ecuador   

Young Living Academy started in 2009 in Chongon, Ecuador, home to our "Sponsor a child" program. The Young Living Academy began with 83 students and now holds 297 children in grades K-12. In addition to a top-quality curriculum, the academy allows students to become involved in: 

• Music classes 
• Drama and dance clubs 
• Soccer, baseball, and volleyball clubs 
• Computer and English classes 
• Hands-on agricultural education and experiences   

In 2014 the foundation partnered with the Maestral Orphanage in Split, Croatia. Providing support to children and young adults who have been removed from their families due to neglect, abuse, or other issues, it is currently the only orphanage of its kind in the area. Maestral simulates the model of a family setting, with five children to one staff member per apartment. Maestral encourages confidence, success, and personal empowerment by nurturing and caring for children on an individual level.