The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) was founded by Mark Hughes (1956-2000) — a visionary who believed that nutritious food was the roadmap to living a healthy and productive life and that everyone should have access to it. The Herbalife Family Foundation is a global non-profit and public charity dedicated to our Founder’s vision: to amplify the lives of children and communities globally.
In 2024, Herbalife Family Foundation’s Casa Herbalife program provided nearly 200,000 children across global communities with the proper nutrition needed to lead enriching lives. Since 2005, HFF, with the help from our generous donors, has granted over $50 million USD to organizations around the world. Since its inception, we have provided funding for 180 nonprofit organizations, such as, hospitals, orphanages, schools, and organizations, in 62 countries.
To carry out our founder’s charge, the Herbalife Family Foundation partners with charities and organizations (including Herbalife) to help provide the proper nutrition and education necessary for the wellness of children and communities. The organization responds in the most dire of crises by contributing to disaster relief efforts around the world. In times of need, the Herbalife Family Foundation partners with Feed The Children and the American Red Cross to provide funding for food, supplies, blankets, clothing, and shelter for communities and children globally affected by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. Each year, the Herbalife Family Foundation recognizes the incredible people who make lifesaving contributions around the world and reflect our Founder’s vision and the HFF mission.
Why Good Nutrition is Essential for Every Child
- Proper nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is linked to improved physical and cognitive development and ability to learn in the future.
- The next 7,000 days of life is also crucial to helping children reach their developmental potential.
- 66 million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world.
- Malnutrition causes 45% of deaths in children under five.
- 1 in 4 of the world’s children suffer from stunted growth.
- Chronic undernutrition in early life is linked to many adverse later life outcomes including reduced schooling, poorer cognitive skills, lower earnings and a higher likelihood of living in poverty.
- Food and nutrition education can offer many benefits. For example, school-based nutrition programs can also provide safety nets for the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach children with the highest risk of dropping out of school.
Source: herbalifefamilyfoundation.org