doTERRA and Humanitarian Engagement: How Essential Oils Can Transform Communities

August 19 - World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day, celebrated on August 19, is a day dedicated to recognizing the vital work carried out by aid workers around the world. It is also an opportunity to advocate for those who need help the most.

doTERRA's humanitarian commitment

doTERRA, a leader in the field of essential oils, is committed through its doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation to improving the lives of many communities around the world.

How does the doTERRA pledge work?

doTERRA strives to make a lasting difference through its Co-Impact Sourcing model. This model makes it possible to create and support jobs in developing countries, offering employment opportunities to local populations.

Additionally, doTERRA works with local experts and communities to grow and harvest the plants needed to produce essential oils in an ethical and sustainable way (1) .

What essential oils are involved in the doTERRA humanitarian effort?

There are several essential oils whose production has a significant impact on communities around the world. Here are some of them:

Ravintsara essential oil

Working with communities in Madagascar, doTERRA has helped set up agricultural cooperatives for the production of Ravintsara essential oil. This initiative created local jobs and helped stimulate the local economy (2) .

Vetiver essential oil

doTERRA has also established a farmers' cooperative in Haiti for the production of Vetiver essential oil. This initiative has supported local farmers while ensuring the production of sustainable, high-quality Vetiver essential oil (3) .

Recipe based on Ravintsara and Vetiver essential oil

Now that you know the impact these essential oils have on communities around the world, you might be interested in a recipe that uses them. Here's a simple recipe for a soothing room spray:

• 20 drops of Ravintsara essential oil
• 1 drop of Vetiver essential oil
• Distilled water

Add essential oils to a 250ml spray bottle , fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Shake well before each use and mist around the room to create a soothing ambience.

Conclusion

doTERRA's humanitarian commitment shows how the essential oil sector can play a significant role in improving lives in developing communities. When you use essential oils from doTERRA, you are not only supporting your own well-being, but you are also contributing to humanitarian efforts around the world.

References

1. Global Impact Report 2020, doTERRA International https://media.doterra.com/us/en/brochures/global-impact-report.pdf ↩
2. Co-Impact Sourcing in Madagascar, doTERRA International, https://www.doterra.com/US/en/difference-co-impact-sourcing-madagascar ↩
3. Co-Impact Sourcing in Haiti, doTERRA International, https://www.doterra.com/US/en/difference-co-impact-sourcing-haiti ↩