Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a NGO committed to providing good nutrition and nutrition education to needy children, has awarded annual grants totalling RM450,000 to five charitable homes under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program.
Benefitting close to 300 children, the recipients for this year include Good Samaritan Home in Klang, Hope Mission Welfare Society in Teluk Intan, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amitabha Malaysia in Johor Bahru, Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim/Miskin Rukaiyah in Kajang, and Yayasan Chow Kit in Kuala Lumpur.
The grants were presented to the homes by Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore senior director and general manager Steven Chin in a mock check ceremony during Herbalife Malaysia Member Development Weekend recently.
Chin said, “We believe access to proper nutrition, education and a safe living environment plays a vital role to support a child’s growth and development. The generosity and unwavering support from our distributors played a crucial role in making these contributions to Herbalife Nutrition Foundation possible. Together, we are pleased to continue extending our ongoing support to our partners under the Casa Herbalife Nutrition Program.”
He added, “Providing grants to our partners is just one aspect of the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program. As we also recognise the importance of equipping children with the knowledge and skills to make positive lifestyle choices, we launched our Casa STAR program in 2019, a comprehensive health and wellness initiative focusing on educating children about the importance of adopting healthy eating habits and maintaining an active lifestyle.”
The 2023 Casa STAR program involved participation of 140 children from Good Samaritan Home, Hope Mission Welfare Society, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amitabha Malaysia and Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim/Miskin Rukaiyah. In addition to informative nutrition talks, interactive exercise workshops, and education on food label reading and ingredient selection, the children had the opportunity to put their knowledge to practical use by going on an educational grocery shopping trip.
Good Samaritan Home honorary secretary Nick Lee expressed appreciation and gratitude to be a beneficiary of Herbalife Nutrition Foundation grant.
“The support we have been receiving through the Casa Herbalife Nutrition program since 2012 has allowed us to provide a nurturing environment to the children under our care. The impact of this program extends beyond monetary value as it helps our children develop a strong foundation for a healthier future,” he said.
Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Yatim/Miskin Rukaiyah chairman Dr. Abdul Rahman Kurais said, “We are deeply appreciative of this partnership as it contributes positively to our children. The Casa STAR program allows the children to gain valuable knowledge in a memorable way and we are happy to see them getting excited about leading a healthy lifestyle.”
Yayasan Chow Kit CEO Ananti Rajasingam said the grant will support their mission to address food insecurity among 150 children around the Chow Kit area.
