Behind the Bottle
Why Madagascar ?
Of the real vanilla in the world , 80 percent of it comes from Madagascar , which has the perfect tropical climate for vanilla to thrive .
In Madagascar , thousands of people — mostly families — are employed in the vanilla supply chain . The harvest is a crucial source of employment for rural communities and an integral part of the local economy , contributing to the livelihood of almost 80,000 farmers .
Through Co-Impact Sourcing™ , the dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation™ * supported the funding of an exciting social impact project that ’ s being implemented in the heart of the growing and harvesting area in Madagascar : the Mahadera Agricultural Training Center . This centre , built and operated by our partners , offers a three-year programme of farming training for the children of vanilla farmers , followed by access to further education opportunities and a more secure future , for themselves and their families . The centre focuses on teaching important skills , such as crop diversification and financial management .
The mission of dōTERRA Healing Hands™ is to “ empower people worldwide to make positive sustainable change ”. The Mahadera Center empowers the community with knowledge , education and experience to help them thrive . dōTERRA Healing Hands has always been committed to empowering individuals to help themselves , their families and their communities . Through efforts like mentoring and education programmes , made possible by the training centre , people are receiving the help they need to build a better life for themselves . The centre launched in May 2020 with 30 students . An additional 43 students were then enrolled , bringing the current total to 73 pupils . dōTERRA is proud to support local communities in this way .
* dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation is a US foundation