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In Ecuador, at its Finca Botanical Farm and Distillery, Young Living partnered with the country’s environmental authorities to rescue 137 wild orchids through its Young Living Orchidarium. This program has worked to preserve Ecuador’s biodiversity and now has almost 500 orchids in its collection that includes native, endangered and hybrid species. The company also planted 1,100 native trees and 5,085 palo santo trees across three biological corridors to safeguard and restore the tropical dry rainforest within this farm region.
In collaboration with ESPOL University’s Faculty of Life Sciences, Young Living planted 200 native trees to help regenerate local forest land in Prosperina.
In partnership with Sacha Wildlife Center, Young Living provided essential oils as a sensory enrichment for native animals in rehabilitation care.
Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the US; flooding in Valencia, Spain; and the wildfires in Los Angeles, California, Young Living distributed relief kits, volunteered through cleanup efforts and contributed financial aid to support affected communities and local organizations.
— The foundation exists to bring hope where it’s needed most. Whether it’s after a natural disaster or in the daily work of supporting children and families, we believe in building resilience and showing up for those in need — said Nikki Davis, global head of social impact and philanthropy and executive director of The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation.
