SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CHOICE
Humanitarian, in partnership with doTERRA International and doTERRA
Healing Hands Foundation, recently announced the completion of the
first two earthquake-resilient schools in Nepal, helping advance the nation's slow
recovery efforts over the past year.
The new Sanskriti Sadan Archaleni School and Sharada Secondary
School are the first schools to comply with new structural
post-earthquake government regulations resulting from last year's
7.8-magnitude earthquake.
"Building these earthquake-resilient schools is a huge
accomplishment, and we are so grateful for doTERRA's continued
support in these efforts," said Leah
Barker, CEO of CHOICE. "Completion of this school is
just the beginning. With our inspiring and committed teams, we
continue to rebuild several Nepali communities. We are also helping
grow the local economies through micro-enterprise development and
tuition scholarships to hundreds of children attending schools such
as the Shree Sanskriti Sadan School."
During the past year, doTERRA and CHOICE have been working to
help Nepal rebuild after the mass
destruction that resulted from the worst natural disaster in the
nation's history. In addition to the physical work, doTERRA and its
Wellness Advocates have donated $636,000 to the rebuilding efforts, and doTERRA
has sent several expeditions to assist with those efforts. In
addition to the rebuilding efforts, doTERRA has invested in some of
the most affected regions through its Co-Impact Sourcing of
wintergreen essential oil. Teaming with local harvesters and
distillers of this wild-crafted oil, doTERRA and CHOICE are able to
help families in Nepal by
providing jobs that truly impact the local economy.
"It is a blessing and a privilege to work side by side with the
beautiful people of Nepal in
helping them rebuild their lives. Seeing the devastation of the
earthquakes first-hand makes it all too clear how this tragedy took
almost everything from so many," said Emily
Wright, founder and vice president of sales and marketing
for doTERRA. "Through the amazing generosity our doTERRA Wellness
Advocates and those working in Nepal, together we've been able to help
families begin to reestablish themselves. Something as simple as
having a school to attend or a simple, safe home makes all the
difference. We are honored and happy to be able to play a
part."
With help from doTERRA and numerous other partners and
volunteers, CHOICE has completed several projects in just over a
year, including the construction of 550 desks, 200 temporary homes,
20 earthquake-resilient homes, as well as three more schools
expected to be completed this year.
CHOICE is still seeking donations to continue its efforts in
Nepal. doTERRA has offered to
match all donations up to $100,000.
Those wishing to donate may visit Meridian Magazine at
http://bit.ly/1WFuqH4.
About dōTERRA
doTERRA is the world leader in
sourcing, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of CPTG®
essential oils through a global network of more than 3 million
independent direct-sale distributors, known as Wellness Advocates.
doTERRA, the Latin derivative meaning "Gift of the Earth," sets the
standard for essential oils by having developed the expertise
and commitment required to derive these unique oils directly from
the best sources in the world. doTERRA Co-Impact
Sourcing® provides local growers and distillers fair
compensation for their efforts, creating stronger local economies
and a healthier, stable supply chain. In addition to a premium line
of single-plant extracts and proprietary essential oil blends, the
company offers oil-infused personal care and spa products, dietary
supplements, and healthy living products for the home. For more
information, visit www.doterra.com.
About CHOICE Humanitarian
CHOICE Humanitarian – 'The
Center for Humanitarian Outreach and Inter-Cultural Exchange', is a
strategic non-governmental agency (NGO) currently working in seven
countries, Nepal, Kenya, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico. Our overriding goal is to end extreme
poverty and improve quality of life through a bottom-up,
self-developing village-centered approach. Working with a small
headquarters staff, CHOICE coordinates the efforts of full-time
In-Country Directors and their staffs in all project countries.
CHOICE was founded in 1982 by Dr. Tim
Evans and Dr. James Mayfield
and is headquartered in Salt Lake City,
Utah, USA.
With support from our donors and partners, we connect motivated
villages to resources and tools that allow villagers to change
their lives. By building skills, capacities and leadership of the
villagers, entire communities can break the cycle of poverty.
Communities continue to move forward by defining objectives and
leveraging connections.
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