Leading with Heart: Young Living Foundation Commits to Building 7 New Classrooms for the Young Living Academy on Giving Tuesday 2024

Lehi, UT – December 3, 2024

This Giving Tuesday, the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation is thrilled to announce an extraordinary step forward in its mission to empower future leaders through education. Through the #YLServes Giving Tuesday campaign, the Foundation is committing to raise $250,000 to construct a new building with seven classrooms for the Young Living Academy (YLA) in Chongón, Ecuador. 

Since its inception in 2009, the Young Living Academy has been a beacon of hope and opportunity, providing world-class education to children in an underserved community. Today, the YLA serves over 360 students, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to escape poverty cycles and become leaders of tomorrow. 

“Our goal this Giving Tuesday is more than just constructing a building—it’s about opening doors to brighter futures,” said Nikki Davis, Global Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy at the Young Living Foundation. “With 251 million children worldwide out of school*, we are leading with heart to ensure that every child has access to quality education and the tools to succeed.” 

The new building will welcome students from a growing waiting list and expand the Academy’s impact, providing children and their families with access to transformative opportunities for generations to come. 

How you can help: 

• Donate any amount: Every dollar helps reach the goal of $250,000 and gives students the tools to break poverty cycles and build brighter futures. 

• Leave a legacy: Individual donations of $1,000+ will be recognized with your name—or the name of someone you’d like to honor—on a commemorative brick that will be permanently displayed on our YLA campus. 

• Team up for good: The first seven fundraisers to raise $10,000+ will have a classroom named in honor of themselves or their team.  

With 100 percent of all donations going directly to the project, thanks to Young Living Essential Oils covering the Foundation’s operating expenses, every contribution has the power to make an incredible impact. 

The Young Living Academy is more than a school; it’s a catalyst for change. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that fosters confidence, teamwork, and leadership. They also engage in meaningful community service projects, ensuring they develop skills to serve their communities and break the cycle of poverty. Together, we can ensure that education becomes a reality for more children in Ecuador. 

Visit YoungLivingFoundation.org/buildingfutureleaders to learn more and contribute to this life-changing initiative. The campaign runs from Tuesday, November 28, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  

* Statistic from UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, 2024/5. Available at https://unes.co/27falw. 

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