Vietnam, November 2024 – Herbalife Vietnam, a premier health and wellness company, will support five new partners with better daily nutrition under the Casa Herbalife Program, through a total grant amount of USD 72,000 (equivalent to nearly VND 1.8 billion) over a one-year period. The new partners, who help more than 1,000 people collectively, are K Hospital (Hanoi), Gia Lai Social Protection Center, An Tay Children's Protection Center (Hue), Khoai Chau School of Rehabilitation and Vocational Training for the Disabled (Hung Yen province), and Tra Vinh Social Protection Center.
With the five new Casa Herbalife partnerships announced, the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program has expanded to 15 locations nationwide with grants totaling over USD 1 million (nearly VND 25.5 billion), aiding over 3,000 children and elderly people in need.
Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia, said: “We are so proud and happy that the Casa Herbalife Program has been implemented in a sustainable manner and continuously expanded over the past decade. This special milestone of launching five new Casa Herbalife centers could not be made without the generosity and kind hearts of our Independent Members and employees”. “We remain dedicated to fostering the health and well-being of people and communities in the long run. We are especially committed to supporting vulnerable communities in line with Herbalife’s corporate social responsibilities goals around the globe,” added Mr. Thang.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lan, Principal of Khoai Chau School of Rehabilitation and Vocational Training for the Disabled, said, “I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to Herbalife Vietnam, as well as its Independent Members and Employees, for introducing the Casa Herbalife Vietnam program at our Center. I believe that the practical support provided by the Program will help our children become healthier and live happier lives.”
Mrs. Nong Thi Cham, Director of Gia Lai Social Protection Center, said, “I am delighted that more than140 people in need, including many children and the elderly, at our Center are now receiving valuable nutrition support from Casa Herbalife Vietnam. This program will help improve daily meals and bring more happiness to everyone under our care.”
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thu Suong, Vice-Director of An Tay Children's Protection Center, said, “I am very thankful that Herbalife Vietnam has decided to partner with our Center to implement the Casa Herbalife Program. In addition to enabling our children access nutritious meals, the Program will also help promote healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle among our children.”
Mr. Le Van Nghiem, Director of Tra Vinh Social Protection Center, stated, “The Casa Herbalife Program will help improve daily meals for over 180 people under our care, including children and the elderly. This support is really meaningful and we would like to thank Herbalife Vietnam for your generosity and kind hearts”.
In addition to financial support, Herbalife Vietnam's Independent Members and employees regularly visit these Casa Herbalife Centers during special occasions like Lunar New Year, International Children's Day, and the Mid-Autumn Festival to organize activities that bring joy to the children and people in need there.
As of October 2024, the Casa Herbalife Program in Vietnam has been rolled out to 15 organizations as follows:
The Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program was launched in 2013 in alignment with the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) to help provide the proper nutrition and education necessary for the wellness of children and other individuals in need.
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